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R299 EFU

1998 Suzuki Swift

Blue Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Sep 2012
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

90,125 mi
Last recorded90,125 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2011
Typical for 1998 Suzuki Swift56,826 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR299 EFU
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2011 90,125 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2011 90,125 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Fail 19 Aug 2010 85,896 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 19 Aug 2010 85,896 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2009 81,425 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2009 81,415 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Minor Noise from Nearside brake drum

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 15 Jul 2008 75,817 miles

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

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

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

Fail 15 Jul 2008 75,817 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

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

Pass 19 Jul 2007 70,068 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2007 70,068 miles

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

Pass 4 May 2006 65,767 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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R299 EFU is a 1998 Suzuki Swift in Blue with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 R299 EFU, 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 R299 EFU registered?

R299 EFU is a 1998 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 26 February 1998.

Is R299 EFU safe to buy?

The MOT history for R299 EFU shows 11 tests with a 54.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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