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S541 RUY

1998 Suzuki Swift

Red Petrol 993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jan 2015
Tests17 (9 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate52.9%

Mileage

62,209 mi
Last recorded62,209 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2014
Typical for 1998 Suzuki Swift56,826 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS541 RUY
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine993cc

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MOT History

9 pass 8 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2014 62,209 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2014 62,151 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

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

Pass 18 Jan 2013 54,182 miles

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

Pass 18 Jan 2012 48,480 miles

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Fail 16 Jan 2012 48,480 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Pass 10 Nov 2010 45,406 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2010 45,406 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Dec 2009 41,411 miles

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

Fail 7 Dec 2009 41,411 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Front Side repeater insecure (1.4.A.2b)

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

Fail 30 Nov 2009 41,408 miles

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Pass 5 Nov 2008 34,516 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2008 34,516 miles

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

Pass 4 Dec 2007 31,772 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2007 31,740 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 1 Dec 2006 29,529 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2005 21,475 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2005 21,475 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer missing (7.2.4c) DANGEROUS

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

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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S541 RUY is a 1998 Suzuki Swift in Red with a 993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.9%.

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 S541 RUY, 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 S541 RUY registered?

S541 RUY is a 1998 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 22 September 1998.

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