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W338 NUF

2000 Suzuki Swift

Red Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jul 2014
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

95,696 mi
Last recorded95,696 miles
Recorded on9 Jul 2013
Typical for 2000 Suzuki Swift52,099 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW338 NUF
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year2000
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Jul 2013 95,696 miles

Front lower cross-member corroded.

General underside of vehicle has corrosion.

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Rear brake pipes corroded.

Fail 5 Jul 2013 95,664 miles

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

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

Front lower cross-member corroded.

General underside of vehicle has corrosion.

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Rear brake pipes corroded.

Pass 13 Jul 2012 87,770 miles

Corrosion in front cross member.

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

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

Offside rear foot brake effort low.

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

Pass 1 Jul 2011 78,078 miles

front tyres on limit

front x member corroded

Fail 30 Jun 2011 78,078 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Nearside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

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

front tyres on limit

front x member corroded

Pass 9 Jul 2010 73,951 miles

exhaust has been welded

front discs worn

rearchassis corroded

slight play in track rod ends

Fail 8 Jul 2010 73,951 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

front discs worn

rearchassis corroded

slight play in track rod ends

Pass 20 Aug 2009 64,508 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Sep 2008 48,762 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2007 32,183 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2006 24,175 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2006 24,175 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 12 Sep 2005 18,897 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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W338 NUF is a 2000 Suzuki Swift in Red with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

Across all 2000 Suzuki Swift models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.6% with a typical mileage of 52,099 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 W338 NUF, 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 26 years old, this Suzuki Swift is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was W338 NUF registered?

W338 NUF is a 2000 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 31 March 2000.

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