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CLZ 7518

1998 Suzuki Swift

Green Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Aug 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

63,028 mi
Last recorded63,028 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2009
Typical for 1998 Suzuki Swift56,826 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCLZ 7518
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2009 63,028 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2009 63,028 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 15 Aug 2008 55,206 miles

nearside front tyre worn

slight binding to offside front and nearside rear brakes

unable to measure brake pads

Fail 15 Aug 2008 55,206 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

nearside front tyre worn

slight binding to offside front and nearside rear brakes

unable to measure brake pads

Pass 9 Aug 2007 45,236 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

both front tyres worn to legal limit

Fail 8 Aug 2007 45,236 miles

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Nail in nearside rear tyre

both front tyres worn to legal limit

Pass 16 Aug 2006 35,976 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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CLZ 7518 is a 1998 Suzuki Swift in Green with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 CLZ 7518, 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 CLZ 7518 registered?

CLZ 7518 is a 1998 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is CLZ 7518 safe to buy?

The MOT history for CLZ 7518 shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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