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R965 XRB

1998 Suzuki Swift

Green Petrol 993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Nov 2019
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

51,545 mi
Last recorded51,545 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2019
Typical for 1998 Suzuki Swift56,826 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR965 XRB
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine993cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Fail 11 Nov 2019 51,545 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 7 Nov 2018 51,079 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Inner sill poor condition

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Inner sill poor condition

Pass 17 Nov 2017 50,666 miles

Offside Front Inner Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (2.4.A.3)

Pass 10 Nov 2016 49,319 miles

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 18 Nov 2015 46,765 miles

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (2.4.A.3)

Pass 13 Nov 2014 44,842 miles

Inner Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 12 Nov 2014 44,842 miles

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

Inner Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 31 May 2013 41,815 miles
Pass 23 May 2012 39,646 miles
Pass 11 May 2011 37,879 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

both rear tyres showing age cracks

Pass 14 May 2010 36,401 miles

advise front brake pads starting to get low

advise front wipers starting to smear

advise offside front tyre on 2mm

advise oil leak

Fail 11 May 2010 36,379 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

advise front brake pads starting to get low

advise front wipers starting to smear

advise offside front tyre on 2mm

advise oil leak

Pass 29 May 2009 34,980 miles
Pass 15 May 2008 33,188 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 15 May 2008 33,188 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 18 May 2007 30,952 miles
Pass 20 May 2006 28,797 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 24 May 2005 25,996 miles

advise both front wipers split

n/s/r tyre tread low

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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R965 XRB is a 1998 Suzuki Swift in Green with a 993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 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 R965 XRB, 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 R965 XRB registered?

R965 XRB is a 1998 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 10 March 1998.

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