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R290 UCW

1998 Suzuki Swift

Red Petrol 993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Oct 2015
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

29,572 mi
Last recorded29,572 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2014
Typical for 1998 Suzuki Swift56,826 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR290 UCW
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine993cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Fail 16 Oct 2014 29,572 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Pass 16 Oct 2014 29,572 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2013 24,763 miles

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

Pass 5 Oct 2012 21,544 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2012 21,544 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 2 Jun 2010 21,532 miles
Pass 28 May 2009 21,253 miles

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

Pass 28 May 2008 20,587 miles
Fail 28 May 2008 20,587 miles

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

Pass 31 May 2007 18,782 miles
Pass 31 May 2006 17,021 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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R290 UCW is a 1998 Suzuki Swift in Red with a 993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 R290 UCW, 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

How do I check the history of R290 UCW?

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What year was R290 UCW registered?

R290 UCW is a 1998 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 31 March 1998.

Is R290 UCW safe to buy?

The MOT history for R290 UCW shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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