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S742 NRA

1998 Suzuki Swift

White Petrol 993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jun 2015
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

78,119 mi
Last recorded78,119 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2014
Typical for 1998 Suzuki Swift56,826 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS742 NRA
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine993cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2014 78,119 miles

all metal brake pipes starting to form corrosion

inner rear sills starting to corrode

n/s/f lower ball joint rubber starting to perish

o/s/f outer c v boot small end light mist of grease secure and intact

rear floor and chassis starting to corrode

rear suspension subframe corroding

Pass 8 Apr 2013 76,216 miles

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

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

Nearside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 9 Mar 2012 74,489 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2012 74,489 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 9 Mar 2011 72,488 miles

offside front brake pipe corroded

play in nearside front lower ball joint

Fail 4 Mar 2011 72,488 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

offside front brake pipe corroded

play in nearside front lower ball joint

Pass 7 Jan 2010 66,605 miles
Fail 31 Dec 2009 66,605 miles

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

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

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

Pass 30 Jan 2009 54,715 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 18 Aug 2007 41,441 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2006 40,560 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Jul 2005 39,337 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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S742 NRA is a 1998 Suzuki Swift in White with a 993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 S742 NRA, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was S742 NRA registered?

S742 NRA is a 1998 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 18 August 1998.

Is S742 NRA safe to buy?

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