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YR08 YJJ

2008 Suzuki Swift

Red Petrol 1490cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Mar 2020
Tests9 (9 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

141,111 mi
Last recorded141,111 miles
Recorded on2 Mar 2019
Typical for 2008 Suzuki Swift61,317 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR08 YJJ
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,490cc

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MOT History

9 pass
Pass 2 Mar 2019 141,111 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Mar 2018 123,320 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2017 108,359 miles

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

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

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

Rear exhaust hanger not attached

smokes under hard acceleration

Pass 3 Mar 2016 93,371 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint link ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 Mar 2015 80,558 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2014 52,612 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2013 54,963 miles

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

Pass 24 Feb 2012 42,478 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2011 30,157 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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YR08 YJJ is a 2008 Suzuki Swift in Red with a 1,490cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 2008 Suzuki Swift models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.6% with a typical mileage of 61,317 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 YR08 YJJ, 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 18 years old, this Suzuki Swift is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was YR08 YJJ registered?

YR08 YJJ is a 2008 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 27 March 2008.

Is YR08 YJJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for YR08 YJJ shows 9 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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