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R256 AWA

1998 Suzuki Swift

Red Petrol 993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Mar 2017
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

6,640 mi
Last recorded6,640 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2016
Typical for 1998 Suzuki Swift56,826 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR256 AWA
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine993cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Mar 2016 6,640 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (2.4.A.3)

front to rear fuel pipes

Fail 2 Mar 2016 6,624 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)

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

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

front to rear fuel pipes

Fail 13 Jan 2015 2,654 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

fuel pipes to rear becoming corroded

n/s + o/s rear inner sills becoming corroded

steel brake pipes to rear becoming corroded

Pass 13 Jan 2015 2,654 miles

fuel pipes to rear becoming corroded

n/s + o/s rear inner sills becoming corroded

steel brake pipes to rear becoming corroded

Fail 12 Dec 2013 1,524 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

fuel pipes showing some corrsion

steel brake pipes showing some surface corrsion

Pass 12 Dec 2013 1,524 miles

fuel pipes showing some corrsion

steel brake pipes showing some surface corrsion

Pass 23 Nov 2012 171 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2012 171 miles

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 8 Dec 2011 95,457 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2010 81,386 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

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

nearside front indicator damaged but repaired so no sharp edges or white light

offside rear tyre has slight perishing on sidewall

Fail 7 Dec 2010 81,311 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil leak

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

nearside front indicator damaged but repaired so no sharp edges or white light

offside rear tyre has slight perishing on sidewall

Pass 8 Dec 2009 69,073 miles

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

Pass 4 Dec 2008 60,822 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2007 59,425 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2006 57,914 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2005 56,299 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2005 56,294 miles

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

Offside Front 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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R256 AWA is a 1998 Suzuki Swift in Red with a 993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 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 R256 AWA, 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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R256 AWA is a 1998 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 29 April 1998.

Is R256 AWA safe to buy?

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