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R309 FPT

1998 Suzuki Swift

Turquoise Petrol 993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Apr 2016
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

45,742 mi
Last recorded45,742 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2015
Typical for 1998 Suzuki Swift56,826 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR309 FPT
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year1998
ColourTurquoise
Fuel typePetrol
Engine993cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2015 45,742 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2015 45,742 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2) DANGEROUS

Fail 11 Feb 2015 45,680 miles

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

excessive corrosion on rear of vehicle non-perscribed area

high level stop light inop

n/s/r brake binding slightly

o/s/r brake flexi insecure

Pass 14 Jan 2014 44,689 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2013 42,859 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

n/s/r brake binding

Pass 30 Jan 2012 40,889 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 11 Jan 2012 40,786 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 25 Jan 2011 39,005 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2010 36,905 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2009 34,510 miles

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

Fail 23 Jan 2009 34,510 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Jan 2008 32,491 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2007 30,242 miles

fuel pipes from top of fuel tank to rubber hoses corroded but not leaking

Fail 24 Jan 2007 30,242 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp extinguishes when tapped lightly by hand (1.2.4c)

fuel pipes from top of fuel tank to rubber hoses corroded but not leaking

Pass 9 Jan 2006 28,249 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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R309 FPT is a 1998 Suzuki Swift in Turquoise with a 993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 R309 FPT, 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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R309 FPT is a 1998 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 2 January 1998.

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