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R662 HWO

1998 Suzuki Swift

Red Petrol 993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 May 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

83,491 mi
Last recorded83,491 miles
Recorded on16 May 2011
Typical for 1998 Suzuki Swift56,826 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR662 HWO
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine993cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 May 2011 83,491 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

front number plate faded

n/s/f wing damage

Pass 25 May 2010 80,259 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

front nnumber plate slight damage

Pass 27 May 2009 75,998 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 27 May 2009 75,998 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 16 May 2008 70,445 miles

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

Pass 16 May 2008 70,445 miles
Pass 18 May 2007 64,015 miles
Fail 17 May 2007 64,015 miles

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

Pass 28 Apr 2006 56,851 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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R662 HWO is a 1998 Suzuki Swift in Red with a 993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 R662 HWO, 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 R662 HWO registered?

R662 HWO is a 1998 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 15 May 1998.

Is R662 HWO safe to buy?

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