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R405 TJR

1998 Suzuki Swift

Red Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Sep 2012
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

70,842 mi
Last recorded70,842 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2011
Typical for 1998 Suzuki Swift56,826 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR405 TJR
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Fail 5 Sep 2011 70,842 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

front number plate damaged

Pass 5 Sep 2011 70,842 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

front number plate damaged

Pass 4 Aug 2010 59,390 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2010 59,390 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)

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

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

Pass 28 Jul 2009 52,650 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2009 52,650 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 24 Jul 2008 50,747 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2007 45,728 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2007 45,728 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

Offside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Fail 26 Jul 2006 34,040 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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

some binding on of n/s/r brake.

some damage to front no plate.

some perish cracks in both rear tyre walls.

Pass 26 Jul 2006 34,040 miles

some binding on of n/s/r brake.

some damage to front no plate.

some perish cracks in both rear tyre walls.

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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R405 TJR is a 1998 Suzuki Swift in Red with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 R405 TJR, 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 R405 TJR registered?

R405 TJR is a 1998 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 21 May 1998.

Is R405 TJR safe to buy?

The MOT history for R405 TJR shows 11 tests with a 54.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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