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R159 XTP

1998 Suzuki Swift

White Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Sep 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

65,022 mi
Last recorded65,022 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2016
Typical for 1998 Suzuki Swift56,826 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR159 XTP
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2016 65,022 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2015 62,459 miles

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

Fail 28 Aug 2015 62,459 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Sep 2014 59,895 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

both wiper blades split at ends

rear suspension rusty

Fail 3 Sep 2014 59,807 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Tailgate cannot be secured in the closed position (6.4.1)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

both wiper blades split at ends

rear suspension rusty

Pass 9 Sep 2013 56,847 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

advise additional stop lamp is slightly loose on its mounting

advise offside wiper blade torn on end

Pass 6 Sep 2012 54,275 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Sep 2011 51,179 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2010 49,154 miles

nearside rear tyre starting to deteriorate

Fail 3 Sep 2010 49,154 miles

Front Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

nearside rear tyre starting to deteriorate

Pass 4 Sep 2009 47,259 miles

nearside rear tyre starting to deteriorate

Fail 4 Sep 2009 47,259 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

nearside rear tyre starting to deteriorate

Pass 5 Sep 2008 45,286 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2007 43,228 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2006 40,938 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2006 40,867 miles

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

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

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

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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R159 XTP is a 1998 Suzuki Swift in White with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 R159 XTP, 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 R159 XTP registered?

R159 XTP is a 1998 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 1 June 1998.

Is R159 XTP safe to buy?

The MOT history for R159 XTP shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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