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R955 NDU

1998 Suzuki Swift

Red Petrol 993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Feb 2017
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

106,474 mi
Last recorded106,474 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2016
Typical for 1998 Suzuki Swift56,826 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR955 NDU
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine993cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2016 106,474 miles

Offside Rear nail in tyre tread

Nearside Front tyre tread low

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint recommend new (2.4.G.2)

Fail 5 Feb 2016 106,469 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill area (5.2.6)

Nearside Front tyre tread low

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint recommend new (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear nail in tyre tread

Pass 5 Feb 2015 94,403 miles

n.s platelight dim

n.s.f brake binding slightly

welded repair to o.s floor at limits of acceptable quality

Fail 27 Jan 2015 94,399 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

n.s.f brake binding slightly

Fail 18 Sep 2013 83,261 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

slight noise at nearside rear wheel bearing:- recommend attention soon.

Pass 18 Sep 2013 83,261 miles

slight noise at nearside rear wheel bearing:- recommend attention soon.

Fail 12 Sep 2013 83,153 miles

Nearside Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

slight noise at nearside rear wheel bearing:- recommend attention soon.

Pass 3 Aug 2012 71,783 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 2 Aug 2012 71,777 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 6 Jul 2011 70,350 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2011 70,349 miles

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 13 Jul 2010 68,377 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2010 68,370 miles

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

Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 10 Jul 2009 65,695 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2008 62,502 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2007 58,292 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2006 54,497 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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R955 NDU is a 1998 Suzuki Swift in Red with a 993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 R955 NDU, 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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R955 NDU is a 1998 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 29 June 1998.

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