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R389 FWW

1998 Suzuki Swift

Turquoise Petrol 993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Oct 2008
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

50,705 mi
Last recorded50,705 miles
Recorded on4 Oct 2007
Typical for 1998 Suzuki Swift56,826 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR389 FWW
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year1998
ColourTurquoise
Fuel typePetrol
Engine993cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Oct 2007 50,705 miles

rear offside ,nearside tyres split, low

Fail 1 Oct 2007 50,704 miles

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

rear offside ,nearside tyres split, low

Pass 28 Sep 2006 44,681 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2006 44,667 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 15 Sep 2005 39,964 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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R389 FWW is a 1998 Suzuki Swift in Turquoise with a 993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 R389 FWW, 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 R389 FWW registered?

R389 FWW is a 1998 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 16 January 1998.

Is R389 FWW safe to buy?

The MOT history for R389 FWW shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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