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R748 FEV

1998 Suzuki Swift

Blue Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Feb 2019
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

72,794 mi
Last recorded72,794 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2018
Typical for 1998 Suzuki Swift56,826 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR748 FEV
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2018 72,794 miles

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

Fail 21 Feb 2018 72,791 miles

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

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

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Rear registration plate obscured by tow ball (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 2 Apr 2015 72,686 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2015 72,686 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (1.1.C.1a)

Rear registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)

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

offside rear tyre cracking on side wall

Pass 4 Feb 2014 69,099 miles

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

nearside rear wheel bearing noisy

Pass 8 Mar 2013 63,079 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside front & both rear tyre walls starting to crack

Fail 5 Mar 2013 63,069 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

All four tyre walls starting to crack

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 23 Feb 2012 60,015 miles

Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

all tyres deteriorating

front number plate cracked

off side front tyre badly worn on inner edge

Fail 23 Feb 2012 60,015 miles

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

Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

all tyres deteriorating

front number plate cracked

off side front tyre badly worn on inner edge

Pass 7 Mar 2011 56,099 miles

Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

both front and rears tyres deteriorating

off side front wiper split

Pass 3 Mar 2010 52,378 miles

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 3 Mar 2009 47,308 miles

front number plate cracked

slite play near side rear wheel bearing

Pass 4 Mar 2008 43,176 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2007 38,709 miles

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

front number plate cracked

near side and off side front tyres cracking

near side and off side front tyres cracking

Pass 6 Mar 2006 32,724 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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R748 FEV is a 1998 Suzuki Swift in Blue with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 R748 FEV, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was R748 FEV registered?

R748 FEV is a 1998 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 31 March 1998.

Is R748 FEV safe to buy?

The MOT history for R748 FEV shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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