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S715 RLH

1998 Suzuki Swift

Green Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 May 2013
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

14,967 mi
Last recorded14,967 miles
Recorded on15 May 2012
Typical for 1998 Suzuki Swift56,826 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS715 RLH
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 May 2012 14,967 miles
Fail 15 May 2012 14,967 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 18 May 2011 4,309 miles
Fail 13 May 2011 4,309 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 1 Jul 2010 96,461 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

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

Fail 1 Jul 2010 96,461 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

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

Fail 30 Jan 2010 96,376 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Pass 11 Dec 2008 91,426 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2007 88,203 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2006 82,389 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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S715 RLH is a 1998 Suzuki Swift in Green with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 S715 RLH, 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 S715 RLH registered?

S715 RLH is a 1998 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 14 August 1998.

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