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R259 CVM

1998 Suzuki Swift

White Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jan 2017
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

39,293 mi
Last recorded39,293 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2016
Typical for 1998 Suzuki Swift56,826 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR259 CVM
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2016 39,293 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

N/s floor to sill starting to corroed

Fail 21 Jan 2016 39,288 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Before cat (7.1.2)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded Under floor to middle sill (5.2.6)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

N/s floor to sill starting to corroed

Pass 20 Aug 2014 38,328 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2013 37,107 miles

both n/s tyres side walls in poor condition

exhaust first pipe to cat starting to corroed

patches on both n/s and o/s middle floors starting to corroed

Fail 16 Aug 2013 37,106 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

both n/s tyres side walls in poor condition

exhaust first pipe to cat starting to corroed

patches on both n/s and o/s middle floors starting to corroed

Pass 20 Aug 2012 35,682 miles

both o/s tyres side walls starting to crack

Pass 17 Aug 2011 34,603 miles

nearside rear shock does not function

offside rear shock does not function

Pass 18 Aug 2010 33,310 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2009 31,994 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2009 31,994 miles

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 19 Aug 2008 30,504 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2008 30,503 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 20 Aug 2007 28,878 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2007 28,876 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 21 Aug 2006 27,016 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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R259 CVM is a 1998 Suzuki Swift in White with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 R259 CVM, 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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R259 CVM is a 1998 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 10 March 1998.

Is R259 CVM safe to buy?

The MOT history for R259 CVM shows 15 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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