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R461 TKR

1998 Suzuki Swift

Blue Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Oct 2015
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

86,858 mi
Last recorded86,858 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2014
Typical for 1998 Suzuki Swift56,826 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR461 TKR
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2014 86,858 miles

n/s and o/s/r tyres worn on inner edges

Fail 25 Sep 2014 86,852 miles

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

n/s and o/s/r tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 21 Sep 2013 84,928 miles

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

n/s/r tyre worn on inner edge

o/s/r tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 17 Sep 2013 84,922 miles

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

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

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

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

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

n/s/r tyre worn on inner edge

o/s/r tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 8 Oct 2012 82,995 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2012 82,995 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 13 Oct 2011 70,777 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2011 70,777 miles

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

Pass 13 Oct 2010 75,751 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2009 70,057 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 25 Sep 2009 70,057 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2008 63,082 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2008 63,082 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 4 Oct 2007 56,745 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2006 50,597 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2006 50,597 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 29 Mar 2006 46,290 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Mar 2006 46,290 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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R461 TKR is a 1998 Suzuki Swift in Blue with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 R461 TKR, 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 R461 TKR registered?

R461 TKR is a 1998 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 21 May 1998.

Is R461 TKR safe to buy?

The MOT history for R461 TKR shows 18 tests with a 55.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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