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R720 PTN

1998 Suzuki Swift

Red Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 May 2019
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

13,192 mi
Last recorded13,192 miles
Recorded on3 May 2018
Typical for 1998 Suzuki Swift56,826 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR720 PTN
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 May 2018 13,192 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2016 9,237 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2015 5,338 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2014 687 miles

Nearside front c.v gaiter perished.

Underside of vehical rusty.

Pass 5 Dec 2013 97,145 miles

underside of the vehicle badly corroded and dirty

Fail 5 Dec 2013 97,145 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

underside of the vehicle badly corroded and dirty

Pass 23 Nov 2012 94,080 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2011 90,439 miles

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

rear under sills and n/s/f floor corr/weak

rear wishbones rusty

Fail 22 Nov 2011 90,323 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

rear under sills and n/s/f floor corr/weak

rear wishbones rusty

Pass 18 Nov 2010 79,344 miles

Oil leak

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

rear under sills rusty

rear wishbones surface rust

Fail 17 Nov 2010 79,344 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Oil leak

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

rear under sills rusty

rear wishbones surface rust

Pass 31 Oct 2009 74,448 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Fail 30 Oct 2009 74,447 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 17 Nov 2008 73,378 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2007 71,833 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Fail 28 Nov 2007 71,833 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 16 Oct 2006 70,570 miles

oil around offside steering rack gaitor but no apparent damage to gaitor itself

oil around offside steering rack gaitor but no apparent damage to gaitor itself

Pass 9 Nov 2005 68,856 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2005 68,856 miles

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

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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R720 PTN is a 1998 Suzuki Swift in Red with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 R720 PTN, 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 R720 PTN registered?

R720 PTN is a 1998 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 16 March 1998.

Is R720 PTN safe to buy?

The MOT history for R720 PTN shows 19 tests with a 68.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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