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R305 NHG

1998 Suzuki Swift

White Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Aug 2012
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

48,990 mi
Last recorded48,990 miles
Recorded on19 Jul 2011
Typical for 1998 Suzuki Swift56,826 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR305 NHG
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Jul 2011 48,990 miles

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

Oil leak

underside has slight corrosion

Pass 2 Aug 2010 45,196 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Oil leak

boot

nsf wing damaged

os front cv joint play

osf wing mirror damaged

rear exhaust joint minor leak

rear seat torn

Pass 24 Jul 2009 39,436 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2008 32,967 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2007 30,744 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2007 30,655 miles

Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Pass 1 Jun 2006 28,245 miles
Fail 27 May 2006 28,210 miles

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

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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R305 NHG is a 1998 Suzuki Swift in White with a 1,298cc 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 R305 NHG, 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

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What year was R305 NHG registered?

R305 NHG is a 1998 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 30 June 1998.

Is R305 NHG safe to buy?

The MOT history for R305 NHG shows 8 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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