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S767 LRA

1998 Suzuki Swift

Red Petrol 993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Feb 2013
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

62,913 mi
Last recorded62,913 miles
Recorded on15 Feb 2012
Typical for 1998 Suzuki Swift56,826 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS767 LRA
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine993cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Feb 2012 62,913 miles

front x member getting rusty

Fail 13 Feb 2012 62,889 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Nearside Rear Brake load sensing valve seized (3.6.E.3)

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

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

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

Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

front x member getting rusty

Pass 15 Feb 2011 59,419 miles

both front c/v bppts in poor perished condition

front brake disc,s in poor condition

radiator in very poor corrodded condition

under front panel becoming very corrodded

wiper could be better

Fail 15 Feb 2011 59,419 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

both front c/v bppts in poor perished condition

front brake disc,s in poor condition

radiator in very poor corrodded condition

under front panel becoming very corrodded

wiper could be better

Pass 11 Feb 2010 56,049 miles

All brake ferrules corroded

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

Front crossmember corroded

Fuel pipe/s corroded

General corrosion to underside and components.

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 10 Feb 2010 56,049 miles

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Front registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

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

Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

All brake ferrules corroded

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

Front crossmember corroded

Fuel pipe/s corroded

General corrosion to underside and components.

Offside rear tyre very heavily perished and cracked

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 17 Mar 2009 51,360 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2009 51,316 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 13 Mar 2008 46,235 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2007 42,535 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2006 39,001 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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S767 LRA is a 1998 Suzuki Swift in Red with a 993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 S767 LRA, 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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S767 LRA is a 1998 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 1 August 1998.

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