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R206 KUD

1998 Suzuki Swift

White Petrol 993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Apr 2009
Tests7 (3 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate42.9%

Mileage

16,766 mi
Last recorded16,766 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2008
Typical for 1998 Suzuki Swift56,826 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR206 KUD
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine993cc

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MOT History

3 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2008 16,766 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2008 16,766 miles

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

Fail 1 Apr 2008 16,297 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear Wheel stud(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Pass 28 Mar 2007 98,925 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2007 98,713 miles

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

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d) DANGEROUS

Offside Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

Pass 13 Mar 2006 82,288 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2006 82,240 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (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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R206 KUD is a 1998 Suzuki Swift in White with a 993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 42.9%.

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 R206 KUD, 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 R206 KUD registered?

R206 KUD is a 1998 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 1 July 1998.

Is R206 KUD safe to buy?

The MOT history for R206 KUD shows 7 tests with a 42.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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