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R971 NTY

1998 Suzuki Swift

White Petrol 993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jun 2009
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

80,671 mi
Last recorded80,671 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2008
Typical for 1998 Suzuki Swift56,826 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR971 NTY
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine993cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2008 80,671 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 8 Jun 2007 75,411 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2007 75,409 miles

Nearside Inner Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 19 May 2006 65,001 miles
Fail 19 May 2006 65,001 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 13 May 2005 55,037 miles
Fail 12 May 2005 55,037 miles

Front registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

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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R971 NTY is a 1998 Suzuki Swift in White with a 993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 R971 NTY, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was R971 NTY registered?

R971 NTY is a 1998 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 9 January 1998.

Is R971 NTY safe to buy?

The MOT history for R971 NTY shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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