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R177 AOW

1998 Fiat Swift

White Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Apr 2027
Tests31 (21 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate67.7%

Mileage

56,503 mi
Last recorded56,503 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2026
Typical for 1998 Fiat Swift47,311 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR177 AOW
MakeFiat
ModelSwift
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

21 pass 10 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2026 56,503 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2025 52,229 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front chassis corroded

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Apr 2024 49,695 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective both (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside washers poor

Pass 20 Apr 2023 47,311 miles

Central exhaust hanger spring missing but still still adequately supported

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 25 Jan 2023 47,274 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Outline marker lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers insecurely attached (5.3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers damaged to the extent that it does not function (5.3.2 (b))

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Jan 2022 45,188 miles

Front Lower Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened components corroded and bushes perished (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security inner wheel arch (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Oct 2021 45,157 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers insecurely attached (5.3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting INNER ARCH (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength CHASSIS LEG (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers insecurely attached (5.3.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

FRONT SUSPENSION COMPONENTS CORRODED

Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security KEY AREAS AND ITEMS (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 19 Oct 2020 43,204 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Inner wheel arch corroded

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement radius arm slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Sep 2019 41,428 miles

Offside front inner arch has some corrosion

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Sep 2018 41,400 miles

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 31 Aug 2018 41,379 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers likely to become detached top bolt missing (5.3.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Exhaust mounting defective 1 x rubber hanger split (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Aug 2017 41,058 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (1.4.A.2f)

Front number plate has black paint on it

Nearside Rear tyre has a cut in the sidewall

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

corrosion to both n/s front and o/s front inner wheel arch by brake pipe mount

corrosion to both n/s front and o/s front top of inner wheel arch but has been under sealed

exhaust rubbers worn

Pass 15 Aug 2016 40,628 miles

corrosion to both top inner wheel arches

Fail 12 Aug 2016 40,627 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported rubber worn (7.1.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2)

corrosion to both top inner wheel arches

Pass 25 Aug 2015 39,903 miles

Nearside Rear brake binding

Nearside Rear cut in tyre

Nearside both exhaust rubbers worn

Fail 21 Aug 2015 39,902 miles

Offside Front Body insecure and dangerous to other road users chassis leg by front crossmember (6.1.B.1b)

Offside Front Exhaust system not adequately supported exhaust rubber missing (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear brake binding

Nearside Rear cut in tyre

Nearside Upper chassis leg corroded

Nearside both exhaust rubbers worn

Pass 12 Aug 2014 39,150 miles

Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

slight binding to n/s rear brake

surface corrosion to both n/s and o/s front subframe,inner wheel arch and jacking points (all have been greased)

Pass 3 Sep 2013 38,383 miles

front n/s headlamp cover damaged

handbrake cables surface corrosion on them

o/s mirror cover damaged

surface corrosion to front underside of vehicle

Fail 30 Aug 2013 38,264 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

front n/s headlamp cover damaged

handbrake cables surface corrosion on them

o/s mirror cover damaged

surface corrosion to front underside of vehicle

Pass 13 Aug 2012 37,102 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2011 35,611 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

under side corroded

Fail 23 Aug 2011 35,611 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

under side corroded

Pass 11 Aug 2010 34,020 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

all 4 tyres are cracking.

Fail 9 Aug 2010 34,020 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

Offside Rear Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

O/S/F, N/S/R and O/S/R tyres starting to crack

Pass 26 Aug 2009 32,058 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2009 32,058 miles

Nearside Rear fog lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.3.2f)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 26 Aug 2008 30,686 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2007 27,444 miles

handbrake cable rusty (greased)

Fail 1 Sep 2006 24,519 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 1 Sep 2006 24,519 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2005 23,176 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

power steering pipes fairly heavly coroded on rack

How Reliable is the Fiat Swift?

Based on 43,163 MOT tests across 7,601 vehicles.

90.3%
Pass Rate
2,065
Miles/Year
12
Year Lifespan
7,601
On UK Roads
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R177 AOW is a 1998 Fiat Swift in White with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.7%.

Across all 1998 Fiat Swift models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.4% with a typical mileage of 47,311 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The Fiat Swift typically stays on UK roads for around 12 years. At 28 years old, this Fiat Swift is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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R177 AOW is a 1998 Fiat Swift, first registered on 31 December 1998.

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