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R344 NNW

1998 Suzuki Swift

Green Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 May 2011
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

72,557 mi
Last recorded72,557 miles
Recorded on29 May 2010
Typical for 1998 Suzuki Swift56,826 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR344 NNW
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 May 2010 72,557 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2009 66,418 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 1 Jun 2009 66,418 miles
Pass 28 May 2008 58,414 miles
Fail 28 May 2008 58,412 miles

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

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

Pass 24 May 2007 56,991 miles
Fail 23 May 2007 56,989 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Centre Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Pass 23 Apr 2006 47,289 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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R344 NNW is a 1998 Suzuki Swift in Green with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 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 R344 NNW, 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

How do I check the history of R344 NNW?

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What year was R344 NNW registered?

R344 NNW is a 1998 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 15 May 1998.

Is R344 NNW safe to buy?

The MOT history for R344 NNW shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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