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DLZ 4122

1998 Suzuki Swift

Blue Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Sep 2011
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

64,348 mi
Last recorded64,348 miles
Recorded on31 Aug 2010
Typical for 1998 Suzuki Swift56,826 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDLZ 4122
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 31 Aug 2010 64,348 miles

rear brakes slight judder

wipers split

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

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

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

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

corrosion/damage; various panels, bumpers, front x member, chassis, various susp comps

front brake discs worn

o/s/f elec window n/w

o/s/f seatbelt strap fraying

rear brake pipes corroding

Pass 3 Sep 2009 60,273 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

corrosion to front cross member

corrosion to various under side panals & components

rear brake imbalance high

sill covers fitted

slight flucuation to o/s rear brake when tested

various brake pipes corroding

Fail 28 Aug 2009 60,273 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

corrosion to front cross member

corrosion to various under side panals & components

rear brake imbalance high

sill covers fitted

slight flucuation to o/s rear brake when tested

various brake pipes corroding

Pass 16 Jul 2008 54,901 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

corrosion/damage; bumpers, various panels, both rear sill ext

front brake discs worn to limits

n/s/f seatbelt buckle damaged

o/s/f seatbelt strap fraying

rear wiper not clearing

various brake pipes at rear corroding

Pass 20 Jul 2007 47,727 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2007 47,727 miles

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

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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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DLZ 4122 is a 1998 Suzuki Swift in Blue with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 DLZ 4122, 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.

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What year was DLZ 4122 registered?

DLZ 4122 is a 1998 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 31 December 1998.

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