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Y798 NLE

2001 Suzuki Swift

Silver Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Mar 2015
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

29,072 mi
Last recorded29,072 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2014
Typical for 2001 Suzuki Swift49,285 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY798 NLE
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc
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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2014 29,072 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Inner Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Inner Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 15 Mar 2013 27,911 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2012 26,798 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2011 25,664 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2010 24,470 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2009 23,224 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2008 21,915 miles

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

Pass 31 Mar 2008 21,915 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2007 20,715 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2006 19,540 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 1 Apr 2006 19,540 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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Y798 NLE is a 2001 Suzuki Swift in Silver with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

Across all 2001 Suzuki Swift models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.6% with a typical mileage of 49,285 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 Y798 NLE, 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 25 years old, this Suzuki Swift is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was Y798 NLE registered?

Y798 NLE is a 2001 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 1 March 2001.

Is Y798 NLE safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y798 NLE shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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