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R312 FOW

1998 Suzuki Swift

White Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Nov 2017
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

57,905 mi
Last recorded57,905 miles
Recorded on16 Nov 2016
Typical for 1998 Suzuki Swift56,826 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR312 FOW
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Nov 2016 57,905 miles

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

Pass 20 Apr 2015 57,856 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2011 51,369 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2010 45,800 miles

perishing cracks outer walls both rear tyres

Fail 22 Jun 2009 43,089 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

nearside wiper splitting

Pass 22 Jun 2009 43,089 miles

nearside wiper splitting

Pass 3 Jul 2008 39,775 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Jun 2007 36,595 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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R312 FOW 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 87.5%.

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 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 R312 FOW, 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 R312 FOW registered?

R312 FOW is a 1998 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 1 July 1998.

Is R312 FOW safe to buy?

The MOT history for R312 FOW shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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