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R225 HAB

1998 Suzuki Swift

Blue Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Apr 2010
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

58,830 mi
Last recorded58,830 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2009
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

RegistrationR225 HAB
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2009 58,830 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2008 55,410 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2008 55,410 miles

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

Pass 25 Apr 2007 53,469 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2006 52,337 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2006 52,309 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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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R225 HAB is a 1998 Suzuki Swift in Blue with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 R225 HAB, 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 R225 HAB registered?

R225 HAB is a 1998 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 9 January 1998.

Is R225 HAB safe to buy?

The MOT history for R225 HAB shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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