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1998 Suzuki Swift

Green Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jan 2013
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

38,721 mi
Last recorded38,721 miles
Recorded on18 Jan 2012
Typical for 1998 Suzuki Swift56,826 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR625 BTC
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Jan 2012 38,721 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2011 37,898 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2010 36,045 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2010 36,045 miles

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

Pass 22 Jan 2009 33,936 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 21 Jan 2008 31,633 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2007 29,178 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2006 24,736 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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R625 BTC is a 1998 Suzuki Swift in Green with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 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 R625 BTC, 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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R625 BTC is a 1998 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 9 February 1998.

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The MOT history for R625 BTC shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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