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S976 DCD

1998 Suzuki Swift

Green Petrol 993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Apr 2012
Tests10 (5 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

78,412 mi
Last recorded78,412 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2011
Typical for 1998 Suzuki Swift56,826 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS976 DCD
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine993cc

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MOT History

5 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2011 78,412 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2011 78,412 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Front number plate cracked

Nail sticking out of nearside rear tyre

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

Nearside front door handle broken

Play nearside steering arm

Pass 28 Oct 2009 68,778 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2009 68,771 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Oct 2008 61,364 miles

Off side rear tyre in poor condition

Fail 29 Oct 2008 61,357 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel distorted (4.2.A.1a)

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

Off side rear tyre in poor condition

Pass 30 Apr 2007 50,465 miles

advice notice the same as 440637917140 on 27/04/2007

Fail 27 Apr 2007 50,465 miles

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

Offside Front Direction indicator excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Offside Front Direction indicator incomplete (1.5.A1b)

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

Rera tyres in poor condition †Body damage to nsf

Fail 2 May 2006 43,747 miles

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

Pass 2 May 2006 43,747 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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S976 DCD is a 1998 Suzuki Swift in Green with a 993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 S976 DCD, 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 S976 DCD registered?

S976 DCD is a 1998 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 4 December 1998.

Is S976 DCD safe to buy?

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