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R691 PGO

1998 Suzuki Swift

Blue Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jul 2016
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

61,110 mi
Last recorded61,110 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2015
Typical for 1998 Suzuki Swift56,826 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR691 PGO
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2015 61,110 miles

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

N/S Mirror missing (Broken off)

N/S Wiper blade split on ends

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Oil leak

Fail 30 Jun 2015 61,018 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

N/S Mirror missing (Broken off)

N/S Wiper blade split on ends

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Oil leak

Pass 13 Dec 2013 51,866 miles

Exhaust rear boxes internals broken (Box rattles)

N/S Mirror missing

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak

Rear bumper damaged

Rear wiper blade split

Fail 13 Dec 2013 51,866 miles

Inner Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Exhaust rear boxes internals broken (Box rattles)

Front brake discs worn/lipped

N/S Mirror missing

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak

Rear bumper damaged

Rear wiper blade split

Fail 20 Sep 2012 43,753 miles

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

Pass 20 Sep 2012 43,753 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2011 42,595 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2010 41,885 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2009 40,974 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2008 39,510 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2007 37,835 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2006 35,841 miles

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

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

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

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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R691 PGO is a 1998 Suzuki Swift in Blue with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 R691 PGO, 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 R691 PGO registered?

R691 PGO is a 1998 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 29 April 1998.

Is R691 PGO safe to buy?

The MOT history for R691 PGO shows 12 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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