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R207 HPN

1998 Suzuki Swift

Purple Petrol 993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jan 2012
Tests11 (5 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate45.5%

Mileage

68,672 mi
Last recorded68,672 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2012
Typical for 1998 Suzuki Swift56,826 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR207 HPN
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year1998
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine993cc

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MOT History

5 pass 6 fail
Fail 9 Jan 2012 68,672 miles

Offside Front Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Offside Front Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

n/s/r tyre cracking

n/s/r wheel slight bind

o/s/f tyre cracking

o/s/f tyre damaged

Pass 7 Jan 2011 60,448 miles

rear tyres cracking but not deep enough to reach cords

shocks feel weak

very slight noise from rear wheel bearings

Fail 6 Jan 2011 60,446 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

rear tyres cracking but not deep enough to reach cords

shocks feel weak

spare steel wheel fitted to n\s\f

very slight noise from rear wheel bearings

Pass 8 Dec 2009 50,101 miles

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

offside front indicator lens damaged

Fail 8 Dec 2009 50,101 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

offside front indicator lens damaged

Pass 4 Dec 2008 48,202 miles

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 4 Dec 2008 48,202 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 19 Dec 2007 45,843 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

nearside front floor/inner wing area corroding near suspension arm mount

offside front floor/inner wing area corroding near suspension arm mount

Fail 13 Dec 2007 45,774 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

nearside front floor/inner wing area corroding near suspension arm mount

offside front floor/inner wing area corroding near suspension arm mount

Pass 15 Dec 2006 43,638 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2006 43,638 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

chips in front screen

front suspension bushes cracking

inner edge fropnt discs corroded

n/s/f tyre getting low

rear susspension becoming rusty

slight blow front pipe to cat causing a knocking noise from engine area

slight corrosion rear brake pipes

slight pulsing o/s/r lamp unit

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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R207 HPN is a 1998 Suzuki Swift in Purple with a 993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 45.5%.

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 R207 HPN, 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 R207 HPN registered?

R207 HPN is a 1998 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 16 January 1998.

Is R207 HPN safe to buy?

The MOT history for R207 HPN shows 11 tests with a 45.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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