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R663 HWO

1998 Suzuki Swift

Green Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jul 2021
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

34,788 mi
Last recorded34,788 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2020
Typical for 1998 Suzuki Swift56,826 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR663 HWO
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2020 34,788 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2020 34,788 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 1 Jul 2019 31,288 miles

Rear has slight under body side corrosion

Fail 28 Jun 2019 31,288 miles

Brake fluid contaminated to much water ingress (1.8 (a))

Rear has slight under body side corrosion

Pass 22 Jun 2018 26,850 miles

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

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Fail 21 Jun 2018 26,850 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords side wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Jun 2017 22,883 miles
Pass 20 May 2016 21,312 miles
Fail 20 May 2016 21,312 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Pass 12 Jun 2015 18,628 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Offside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 20 Jun 2014 17,308 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2013 15,790 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2012 14,888 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2011 13,437 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2011 13,404 miles

Rear Exhaust tailpipe not capable of allowing the emission probe to be inserted (7.3.D.1)

Pass 10 Apr 2010 12,282 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2009 11,954 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2008 11,371 miles

both rear tyres perished

front exhaust corroded and blowing on joint

Pass 12 Jun 2007 10,700 miles

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

both rear tyres slightly perished on side walls

Pass 6 Jun 2006 10,357 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

all tyres slightly perished

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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R663 HWO is a 1998 Suzuki Swift in Green with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 R663 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 R663 HWO registered?

R663 HWO is a 1998 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 14 May 1998.

Is R663 HWO safe to buy?

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