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S366 RGW

1999 Suzuki Swift

Blue Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Mar 2014
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

78,872 mi
Last recorded78,872 miles
Recorded on15 Mar 2013
Typical for 1999 Suzuki Swift55,086 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS366 RGW
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Mar 2013 78,872 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

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

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

front crossmember has corrossion

Fail 13 Mar 2013 78,872 miles

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

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

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

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

front crossmember has corrossion

Pass 20 Feb 2012 76,430 miles

Both sill panels rusting, inner sills rusting, floor pan rusting and brake pipes at rear very rusty, all require attention soon. Both rear tyres worn to minimum limit, offside front tyre worn right to minimum limit,all attention required soon.

Slow to complete emission test, both rear indicators slightly faded.

Fail 15 Feb 2012 76,400 miles

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut insecure (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

Both sill panels rusting, inner sills rusting, floor pan rusting and brake pipes at rear very rusty, all require attention soon. Both rear tyres worn to minimum limit, offside front tyre worn right to minimum limit,all attention required soon.

Slow to complete emission test, both rear indicators slightly faded.

Pass 5 Jan 2011 73,243 miles

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

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

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

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

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

dampness steering rack

Pass 18 Jan 2010 67,337 miles

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

surface corrosion both rear sills & rear chassis

Pass 10 Jan 2009 60,793 miles

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

Fail 10 Jan 2009 60,793 miles

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

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

windscreen washers not working, benefit given to presenter due to freezing conditions

Pass 14 Jan 2008 54,152 miles

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

Fail 14 Jan 2008 54,152 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

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)

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

Pass 15 Jan 2007 48,507 miles

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

Offside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 12 Jan 2006 42,905 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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S366 RGW is a 1999 Suzuki Swift in Blue with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1999 Suzuki Swift models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.5% with a typical mileage of 55,086 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 S366 RGW, 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 27 years old, this Suzuki Swift is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was S366 RGW registered?

S366 RGW is a 1999 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 22 January 1999.

Is S366 RGW safe to buy?

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