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R425 AKO

1998 Suzuki Swift

Red Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Feb 2013
Tests7 (7 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

83,499 mi
Last recorded83,499 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2012
Typical for 1998 Suzuki Swift56,826 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR425 AKO
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

7 pass
Pass 10 Feb 2012 83,499 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 7 Feb 2011 81,682 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 28 Jan 2010 79,939 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2009 78,325 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2008 76,823 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2007 75,391 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2006 74,079 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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R425 AKO is a 1998 Suzuki Swift in Red with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 R425 AKO, 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 R425 AKO registered?

R425 AKO is a 1998 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 23 January 1998.

Is R425 AKO safe to buy?

The MOT history for R425 AKO shows 7 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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