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R163 CKO

1998 Suzuki Swift

Purple Petrol 993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jun 2011
Tests10 (5 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

60,441 mi
Last recorded60,441 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2010
Typical for 1998 Suzuki Swift56,826 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR163 CKO
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year1998
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine993cc

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MOT History

5 pass 5 fail
Fail 2 Jun 2010 60,441 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Jun 2010 60,441 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2009 56,334 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2009 56,221 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 7 Feb 2008 51,391 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2008 51,305 miles

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

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

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

osf and osr tyres perished

Pass 3 Feb 2007 48,818 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2007 48,818 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Jan 2006 44,450 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2006 44,450 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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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R163 CKO is a 1998 Suzuki Swift in Purple with a 993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 R163 CKO, 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 R163 CKO registered?

R163 CKO is a 1998 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 22 January 1998.

Is R163 CKO safe to buy?

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