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R324 FBJ

1998 Suzuki Swift

Red Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Dec 2017
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

79,281 mi
Last recorded79,281 miles
Recorded on27 Dec 2016
Typical for 1998 Suzuki Swift56,826 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR324 FBJ
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Dec 2016 79,281 miles

Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed both (5.2.2b)

Oil leak ()

steering rack damp

Pass 17 Nov 2015 78,060 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2014 76,697 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2013 75,354 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2012 72,004 miles

Brake servo corroded but not excessively weakened (3.6.A.2b)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Oil leak

Rear bumper insecure

misting arround brake valve on bulkhead (no visable leaks on pressure test)

misting of oil osf steering rack gaitor

small cuts in nsf tyre sidewall

Fail 4 Dec 2012 71,971 miles

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Brake servo corroded but not excessively weakened (3.6.A.2b)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Oil leak

Rear bumper insecure

misting arround brake valve on bulkhead (no visable leaks on pressure test)

misting of oil osf steering rack gaitor

small cuts in nsf tyre sidewall

Pass 16 Dec 2011 69,356 miles

Brake servo corroded but not excessively weakened (3.6.A.2b)

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

Centre Rear Lower Seat belt flexible stalk deteriorated but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

Nearside Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Oil leak

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

front bumber insecure

poss brake fluid on bulkhead (not leaking under pressure)

small cut in nsf tyre sidewall

small scratches in winndscreen

Fail 13 Dec 2011 69,339 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Brake servo corroded but not excessively weakened (3.6.A.2b)

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

Centre Rear Lower Seat belt flexible stalk deteriorated but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

Nearside Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Oil leak

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

front bumber insecure

poss brake fluid on bulkhead (not leaking under pressure)

small cut in nsf tyre sidewall

small scratches in winndscreen

Pass 1 Dec 2010 67,058 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2010 67,058 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer torn (7.2.4c)

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 18 Dec 2009 64,878 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front 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 12 Jan 2009 63,203 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2008 60,955 miles

1)slight play in n/s/f top suspension bearing. 2)slight leak from o/s of steering rack. 3)baby seat fitted on n/s/f seat

Pass 13 Jan 2007 59,488 miles

nearside rear tyre perished and low 3mm 155/70r13t

steering rack damp

Fail 13 Jan 2007 59,488 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

nearside rear tyre perished and low 3mm 155/70r13t

steering rack damp

Pass 10 Jan 2006 57,147 miles

rear silencer blowing slightly

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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R324 FBJ is a 1998 Suzuki Swift in Red with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 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 R324 FBJ, 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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R324 FBJ is a 1998 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 13 May 1998.

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