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R341 FBJ

1998 Suzuki Swift

Red Petrol 993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Sep 2013
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

93,216 mi
Last recorded93,216 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2012
Typical for 1998 Suzuki Swift56,826 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR341 FBJ
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine993cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2012 93,216 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

front cross member holed and corroded not within 30cm of mounting point

Fail 17 Sep 2012 93,216 miles

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

front cross member holed and corroded not within 30cm of mounting point

Pass 20 Sep 2011 88,183 miles

Nearside Front drive shaft coupling is slightly worn (2.5.C.1c)

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

Pass 12 Jul 2010 87,804 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2010 87,798 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Pass 18 Jun 2009 83,266 miles

rear silencer secure but rubbing on rear axle

Fail 18 Jun 2009 83,266 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

rear silencer secure but rubbing on rear axle

Pass 10 Jul 2008 71,333 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 12 Jul 2007 64,661 miles

Oil leak

Fail 11 Jul 2007 64,661 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Oil leak

Pass 10 Apr 2006 60,429 miles

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

both rear wheel bearings slightly worn

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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R341 FBJ is a 1998 Suzuki Swift in Red with a 993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 R341 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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What year was R341 FBJ registered?

R341 FBJ is a 1998 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 31 March 1998.

Is R341 FBJ safe to buy?

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