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R256 CVG

1998 Suzuki Swift

Green Petrol 993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jun 2013
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

16,324 mi
Last recorded16,324 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2012
Typical for 1998 Suzuki Swift56,826 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR256 CVG
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine993cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2012 16,324 miles

Both outer sills corroding

Noise when turning steering to 1/2 lock. Possible c/v joint problems.

Fail 29 Jun 2012 16,314 miles

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

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

Both outer sills corroding

Noise when turning steering to 1/2 lock. Possible c/v joint problems.

Pass 8 Feb 2011 16,283 miles

Sight play in nearside front steering rack arm joint.

Fail 7 Feb 2011 16,283 miles

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

Sight play in nearside front steering rack arm joint.

Pass 13 May 2009 9,014 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2008 98,192 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 26 Apr 2007 87,502 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 4 May 2006 77,599 miles

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 CVG is a 1998 Suzuki Swift in Green with a 993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 R256 CVG, 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 R256 CVG registered?

R256 CVG is a 1998 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 27 April 1998.

Is R256 CVG safe to buy?

The MOT history for R256 CVG shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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