MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
98,336 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Items removed from driver's view prior to test
Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Non obligatory mirror damaged
Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)
boot emptied to examine boot floor
Items removed from driver's view prior to test
Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Non obligatory mirror damaged
boot emptied to examine boot floor
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Front Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Oil leak
font number plate starting to deteriate
ofside front tyre wearing on inside edge
nearside rear tyre on limit
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
How Reliable is the Suzuki Swift?
Based on 2,247,517 MOT tests across 189,488 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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R96 YWP is a 1998 Suzuki Swift in Red with a 993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.
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 R96 YWP, 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 R96 YWP registered?
R96 YWP is a 1998 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 30 April 1998.
Is R96 YWP safe to buy?
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