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R951 KUG

1998 Suzuki Swift

Purple Petrol 993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 May 2013
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

67,567 mi
Last recorded67,567 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2012
Typical for 1998 Suzuki Swift56,826 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR951 KUG
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year1998
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine993cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2012 67,567 miles

Nearside Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

brake pipes greased

f/ cross member corroding

f/r sus components corroding

inner sills corroding

Fail 24 Apr 2012 67,567 miles

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

brake pipes greased

f/ cross member corroding

f/r sus components corroding

inner sills corroding

Pass 26 Apr 2011 60,522 miles

all brake pipes greased

both front innerwing brake pipes corroding

front rear suspesion componants corroding

sills inner outer corroding getting weak

Fail 26 Apr 2011 60,521 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

all brake pipes greased

both front innerwing brake pipes corroding

front rear suspesion componants corroding

sills inner outer corroding getting weak

Pass 29 Apr 2010 55,669 miles

chassis corroding

f/r sus components corroding

n/s wiper split

Pass 28 Apr 2009 51,773 miles

front and rear suspension components corroding

front discs corroding on edges

Fail 28 Apr 2009 51,770 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

front and rear suspension components corroding

front discs corroding on edges

Pass 10 Apr 2008 47,276 miles
Pass 3 May 2007 46,030 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2006 44,635 miles

How Reliable is the Suzuki Swift?

Based on 2,247,517 MOT tests across 189,488 vehicles.

76.1%
Pass Rate
5,184
Miles/Year
31
Year Lifespan
189,488
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 45,954
Brake pipe excessively corroded 39,596
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 30,285
position lamp(s) not working 21,526
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 21,472
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R951 KUG is a 1998 Suzuki Swift in Purple with a 993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

Across all 1998 Suzuki Swift models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.7% with a typical mileage of 56,826 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Suzuki Swift fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 45,954 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R951 KUG, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Suzuki Swift typically stays on UK roads for around 31 years. At 28 years old, this Suzuki Swift is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was R951 KUG registered?

R951 KUG is a 1998 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 20 January 1998.

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