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S866 LRA

1998 Suzuki Swift

Blue Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Nov 2016
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

60,009 mi
Last recorded60,009 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2015
Typical for 1998 Suzuki Swift56,826 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS866 LRA
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2015 60,009 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases slight blow between cat and centre box on joint (7.1.2)

Fail 27 Oct 2015 60,009 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour water in lamp unit (1.4.A.2f)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases slight blow between cat and centre box on joint (7.1.2)

Pass 22 Oct 2014 59,120 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

Fail 20 Oct 2014 59,120 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

Pass 5 Nov 2013 56,587 miles

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

Pass 1 Nov 2012 51,111 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2011 48,853 miles

disabled sticker in drivers view of windscreen

Fail 8 Nov 2011 48,852 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

disabled sticker in drivers view of windscreen

oil leak from hole in oil filter

Pass 25 Oct 2010 45,562 miles

Oil leak

offside front wing and bumper damaged

Fail 25 Oct 2010 45,562 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

offside front wing and bumper damaged

Pass 27 Oct 2009 42,917 miles

nsr brake slight binding

osf wing damaged

rear mud flaps loose

Pass 22 Oct 2008 39,625 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2008 39,625 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 1 Oct 2007 36,978 miles

Oil leak

offside rear tyre perished

under body dirty

Pass 23 Oct 2006 33,482 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2005 29,739 miles

all 4 tyres slightly perished

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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S866 LRA is a 1998 Suzuki Swift in Blue with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 S866 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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S866 LRA is a 1998 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 6 August 1998.

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