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S314 REY

1998 Suzuki Swift

Red Petrol 993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jul 2012
Tests13 (6 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate46.2%

Mileage

82,299 mi
Last recorded82,299 miles
Recorded on12 Jul 2012
Typical for 1998 Suzuki Swift56,826 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS314 REY
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine993cc

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MOT History

6 pass 7 fail
Fail 12 Jul 2012 82,299 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Nearside Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

o/s/r wheel bearing

Pass 22 Jul 2011 79,252 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 20 Jul 2011 79,252 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 19 Jul 2010 76,058 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Oil leak

n/s/r wheel bearing

Fail 15 Jul 2010 76,058 miles

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Oil leak

n/s/r wheel bearing

Pass 23 Jul 2009 73,238 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

drivers front inner door handle damaged but still able to open door

Fail 23 Jul 2009 73,231 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

drivers front inner door handle damaged but still able to open door

Pass 17 Jul 2008 70,282 miles

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

Fail 10 Jul 2008 70,242 miles

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)

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

Pass 12 Jul 2007 68,344 miles

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

Fail 11 Jul 2007 68,330 miles

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 18 Jan 2006 64,026 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

high level brake light not working

slight damage to front number plate

Fail 18 Jan 2006 64,026 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

high level brake light not working

slight damage to front number plate

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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S314 REY is a 1998 Suzuki Swift in Red with a 993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 46.2%.

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 S314 REY, 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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S314 REY is a 1998 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 27 August 1998.

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