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S712 RHB

1998 Suzuki Swift

Green Petrol 993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jul 2011
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

84,220 mi
Last recorded84,220 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2010
Typical for 1998 Suzuki Swift56,826 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS712 RHB
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine993cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Jul 2010 84,220 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2010 84,220 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 23 Dec 2009 79,815 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 29 Dec 2008 29,588 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2007 63,364 miles

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

Fail 19 Dec 2007 63,364 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 22 Dec 2006 57,967 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2006 57,967 miles

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

Pass 12 Nov 2005 51,893 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

high level brake light not working

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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S712 RHB is a 1998 Suzuki Swift in Green with a 993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 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 S712 RHB, 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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S712 RHB is a 1998 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 23 September 1998.

Is S712 RHB safe to buy?

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