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R290 SLM

1998 Suzuki Swift

Purple Petrol 993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Mar 2013
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

14,310 mi
Last recorded14,310 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2012
Typical for 1998 Suzuki Swift56,826 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR290 SLM
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year1998
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine993cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2012 14,310 miles

n/s/f inner track rod end has slight play

o/s/f inner track rod end has slight play

Fail 28 Oct 2011 14,288 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Inner Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Inner Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 28 Oct 2010 10,861 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2009 6,218 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2008 1,248 miles

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

front number plate discoloured

o/s & n/s front floors

Pass 11 Oct 2007 94,335 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2006 86,224 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2006 86,224 miles

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside rear flasher lens cracked

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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R290 SLM is a 1998 Suzuki Swift in Purple 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 R290 SLM, 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 R290 SLM registered?

R290 SLM is a 1998 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 27 January 1998.

Is R290 SLM safe to buy?

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