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R360 FBJ

1998 Suzuki Swift

Red Petrol 993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Mar 2011
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

70,680 mi
Last recorded70,680 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2010
Typical for 1998 Suzuki Swift56,826 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR360 FBJ
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine993cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2010 70,680 miles

ns handbrake slightly slow to increase

osr tyre wearing on outer edge and close to limit

slight corrosion on both front coil springs at top

slight dent in nsf inner road wheel rim

slight leelk from radiator

slight noise from nsr wheel bearing(no play)

tyre readings osf 3mm nsf 3mm nsr 5mm osr 2mm

Pass 24 Mar 2009 57,351 miles

front springs corroded

rear clamp blowing / noisey rear silencer

Fail 18 Mar 2009 57,264 miles

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

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

Offside front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

front springs corroded

rear clamp blowing / noisey rear silencer

Pass 10 Mar 2008 51,675 miles

n/s/r grease cap missing from hub bearing

Fail 7 Mar 2008 51,637 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Pass 20 Mar 2007 45,915 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

o/s/f tyre outter side wall slightly damaged.

Pass 3 Mar 2006 39,397 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2006 39,397 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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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R360 FBJ is a 1998 Suzuki Swift in Red with a 993cc 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 R360 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was R360 FBJ registered?

R360 FBJ is a 1998 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 1 May 1998.

Is R360 FBJ safe to buy?

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