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R181 FNV

1998 Suzuki Swift

Purple Petrol 993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Feb 2013
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

60,781 mi
Last recorded60,781 miles
Recorded on1 Mar 2012
Typical for 1998 Suzuki Swift56,826 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Suzuki
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR181 FNV
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year1998
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine993cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Mar 2012 60,781 miles

o/s floor will req welding for next mot

Fail 1 Mar 2012 60,781 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

o/s floor will req welding for next mot

Pass 25 Jul 2007 53,275 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2007 53,275 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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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R181 FNV is a 1998 Suzuki Swift in Purple with a 993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 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 R181 FNV, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was R181 FNV registered?

R181 FNV is a 1998 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 2 January 1998.

Is R181 FNV safe to buy?

The MOT history for R181 FNV shows 4 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does R181 FNV have outstanding finance?

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