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R149 ORX

1998 Suzuki Swift

White Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Apr 2013
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

89,618 mi
Last recorded89,618 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2012
Typical for 1998 Suzuki Swift56,826 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR149 ORX
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2012 89,618 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2012 89,618 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Pass 23 Mar 2011 76,033 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2010 73,882 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2009 72,139 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2008 70,716 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2007 68,765 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2006 64,708 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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R149 ORX is a 1998 Suzuki Swift in White with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 R149 ORX, 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 R149 ORX registered?

R149 ORX is a 1998 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 12 March 1998.

Is R149 ORX safe to buy?

The MOT history for R149 ORX shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does R149 ORX have outstanding finance?

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