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S127 UND

1998 Suzuki Swift

Green Petrol 993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Oct 2015
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

81,693 mi
Last recorded81,693 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2014
Typical for 1998 Suzuki Swift56,826 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS127 UND
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine993cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2014 81,693 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

front coil springs corroded

front disc lipped and pads wearing low

general corrosion underside of vehicle

n/s/f brake pipe corroded

n/s/f tyre slightly worn on inner edge

n/s/r tyre age cracking

rear suspention arm bushes deterated

slight play in front suspention arm bushes

Fail 29 Sep 2014 81,963 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nail in offside rear tyre

front coil springs corroded

front disc lipped and pads wearing low

general corrosion underside of vehicle

n/s/f brake pipe corroded

n/s/f tyre slightly worn on inner edge

n/s/r tyre age cracking

rear suspention arm bushes deterated

slight play in front suspention arm bushes

Pass 7 Oct 2013 76,502 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Offside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

front and rear floors corroded

Fail 1 Oct 2013 76,408 miles

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

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

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Nearside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Offside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

front and rear floors corroded

Pass 25 Oct 2012 71,208 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

front and rear under floors corroded

Fail 19 Oct 2012 71,208 miles

Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front constant velocity joint is excessively worn (2.5.C.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

front and rear under floors corroded

Pass 1 Nov 2011 65,450 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

front and rear under floors corroded

Pass 1 Nov 2010 57,989 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

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

Offside Outer Front drive shaft coupling flexible rubber or fabric coupling unit slightly cracked (2.5.C.1d)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

nearside front tyre outer edge wearing.

nearside front, offside rear tyre walls starting to perish

Pass 10 Nov 2009 52,167 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2009 52,165 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 7 Sep 2007 50,558 miles

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

Pass 9 Sep 2006 48,533 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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S127 UND is a 1998 Suzuki Swift in Green with a 993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 S127 UND, 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 S127 UND registered?

S127 UND is a 1998 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 30 December 1998.

Is S127 UND safe to buy?

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