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S956 RLA

1999 Suzuki Swift

Green Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Feb 2016
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

52,012 mi
Last recorded52,012 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2015
Typical for 1999 Suzuki Swift55,086 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS956 RLA
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2015 52,012 miles

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

Fail 23 Feb 2015 51,950 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 1 Mar 2014 43,659 miles

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

front bumper need to secure proply

Pass 13 Feb 2013 35,798 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2012 34,859 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2012 34,858 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Feb 2011 33,901 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2010 32,857 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2009 31,860 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2008 30,702 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2007 28,852 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Pass 7 Feb 2007 28,852 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2006 26,545 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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S956 RLA is a 1999 Suzuki Swift in Green with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

Across all 1999 Suzuki Swift models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.5% with a typical mileage of 55,086 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 S956 RLA, 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 27 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 S956 RLA registered?

S956 RLA is a 1999 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 5 February 1999.

Is S956 RLA safe to buy?

The MOT history for S956 RLA shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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