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R479 MBF

1998 Fiat Swift

White Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Jan 2027
Tests29 (18 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate62.1%

Mileage

69,883 mi
Last recorded69,883 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2026
Typical for 1998 Fiat Swift47,311 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR479 MBF
MakeFiat
ModelSwift
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

18 pass 11 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2026 69,883 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

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

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

Fail 15 Jan 2026 69,883 miles

Front Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

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

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

Pass 22 Jan 2025 69,304 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Jan 2025 69,304 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Jan 2024 68,490 miles

Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Sep 2023 68,470 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner weel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Central Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

underneath has heavy corrosion

Fail 8 Aug 2023 68,450 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

HEAVY CORROSION UNDERNEATH

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

SLIGHT PLAY IN REAR BEARINGS

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

TYRES SLIGHTLY PERISHED

Pass 16 Jun 2022 68,320 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2021 66,780 miles

Front Lower Radiator bolt-on crossmember heavily corroded

Fail 21 Dec 2020 66,777 miles

Nearside Front Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Upper wheelarch to door pillar marked with yellow crayon (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced wheelarch marked with yellow crayon (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Upper wheelarch to door pillar marked with yellow crayon (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Front Lower Radiator bolt-on crossmember heavily corroded

Nearside Front Inner wheelarch under the air cleaner assembly holed and corroded

Pass 11 Jun 2019 65,843 miles

Rear rear tyres slightly oval.

Pass 13 Jun 2018 64,873 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2017 64,420 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2017 64,420 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid washer jet blocked, (8.2.3)

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

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

Pass 28 Apr 2016 62,661 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2016 62,661 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Fail 29 Apr 2015 61,875 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

rear spring bump stops are perishing,advise

Pass 29 Apr 2015 61,875 miles

rear spring bump stops are perishing,advise

Pass 1 May 2014 59,589 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 25 Apr 2013 58,349 miles

front crossmember corroded

Pass 23 Apr 2012 57,035 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2011 55,364 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

both rear tyres cracking

Pass 19 Apr 2010 53,893 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

glow plug light flashing on dash

Fail 19 Apr 2010 53,892 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

glow plug light flashing on dash

Pass 1 May 2009 52,265 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

o/s/r tyre perished and showing signs of age

Fail 24 Apr 2009 52,265 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

o/s/r tyre perished and showing signs of age

Pass 11 Jun 2007 51,451 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 6 Jun 2006 47,217 miles
Fail 27 May 2006 47,217 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

How Reliable is the Fiat Swift?

Based on 43,163 MOT tests across 7,601 vehicles.

90.3%
Pass Rate
2,065
Miles/Year
12
Year Lifespan
7,601
On UK Roads
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R479 MBF is a 1998 Fiat Swift in White with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.1%.

Across all 1998 Fiat Swift models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.4% with a typical mileage of 47,311 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The Fiat Swift typically stays on UK roads for around 12 years. At 28 years old, this Fiat Swift is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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R479 MBF is a 1998 Fiat Swift, first registered on 31 December 1998.

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