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R363 TPO

1998 Suzuki Swift

White Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Nov 2026
Tests29 (20 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate69%

Mileage

91,109 mi
Last recorded91,109 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2025
Typical for 1998 Suzuki Swift56,826 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR363 TPO
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

20 pass 9 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2025 91,109 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2024 90,615 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 12 Nov 2024 90,615 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Pass 24 Nov 2023 90,215 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2023 90,199 miles

Nearside Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill area (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Oct 2022 87,770 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2021 87,632 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2021 87,615 miles

Nearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill panel (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill panel (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Aug 2020 86,219 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2019 81,307 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

offside and nearside floor to outer sill panels corroded

Pass 1 Aug 2018 76,591 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2017 70,002 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2016 63,939 miles

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)

Fail 3 Aug 2016 63,936 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 30 Jul 2014 59,777 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 23 Jul 2014 59,739 miles

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

o/s/r brake slight binding

Pass 9 Aug 2013 56,824 miles

centre high level brake light not working

Fail 7 Aug 2013 56,824 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

centre high level brake light not working

Pass 2 Aug 2012 48,364 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2011 48,227 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 27 Oct 2010 47,845 miles

slight binding to nearside rear brake

unable to measure brake pads

Fail 21 Oct 2010 47,830 miles

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

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

slight binding to nearside rear brake

unable to measure brake pads

Pass 21 Oct 2009 46,917 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2008 45,974 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Oil leak

slight binding at nearside rear brake

unable to measure brake pads

Pass 30 Oct 2008 45,974 miles

Oil leak

slight binding at nearside rear brake

unable to measure brake pads

Pass 22 Oct 2007 44,325 miles

battery terminal loose

nearside front and rear tyres perished

nearside front tyre worn to legal limit

unable to measure brake pads

Pass 30 Oct 2006 42,836 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2005 36,119 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2005 36,019 miles

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

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

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

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

slight blow on rear silencer. †n/s body sill weak

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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R363 TPO is a 1998 Suzuki Swift in White with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69%.

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 R363 TPO, 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 R363 TPO registered?

R363 TPO is a 1998 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 6 January 1998.

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