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R266 DCL

1998 Suzuki Swift

White Petrol 993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 May 2015
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

40,511 mi
Last recorded40,511 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2014
Typical for 1998 Suzuki Swift56,826 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR266 DCL
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine993cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2014 40,511 miles

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

Fail 23 Apr 2014 40,511 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Pass 8 Apr 2013 36,218 miles

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)

Fail 8 Apr 2013 36,210 miles

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

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 24 Apr 2012 33,108 miles
Pass 6 May 2011 27,518 miles
Fail 6 May 2011 27,518 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Valve stem seriously misaligned (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 23 Jun 2010 26,342 miles

front brake pads low

n/s/r tyre cracked

underbody has signs of corrosion

Pass 19 Jun 2009 24,729 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2008 23,440 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2007 22,085 miles

Both front tyres cracked and perished

Nearside rear tyre cracked

Pass 30 May 2006 20,437 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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R266 DCL is a 1998 Suzuki Swift in White with a 993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 R266 DCL, 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 R266 DCL registered?

R266 DCL is a 1998 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 26 June 1998.

Is R266 DCL safe to buy?

The MOT history for R266 DCL shows 12 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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