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R269 FSG

1998 Suzuki Swift

Red Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Aug 2013
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

83,915 mi
Last recorded83,915 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2012
Typical for 1998 Suzuki Swift56,826 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR269 FSG
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2012 83,915 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2012 83,904 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Pass 9 Jul 2011 82,962 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2011 82,962 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Fail 7 Jun 2010 79,555 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 7 Jun 2010 79,555 miles
Pass 28 May 2009 75,766 miles

Brake pipe slightly damaged (2.2.D.2b)

Pass 28 May 2008 71,920 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2007 66,694 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

mot test certificate number 771667477198 put by error †retested vehicle

Pass 26 Jun 2007 34,632 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2006 63,127 miles

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

Fail 10 Feb 2006 63,127 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

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

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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R269 FSG is a 1998 Suzuki Swift in Red with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 R269 FSG, 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 R269 FSG registered?

R269 FSG is a 1998 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 31 March 1998.

Is R269 FSG safe to buy?

The MOT history for R269 FSG shows 12 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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