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R758 JPN

1998 Suzuki Swift

Blue Petrol 993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Apr 2015
Tests17 (9 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate52.9%

Mileage

48,930 mi
Last recorded48,930 miles
Recorded on12 Apr 2014
Typical for 1998 Suzuki Swift56,826 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR758 JPN
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine993cc

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MOT History

9 pass 8 fail
Pass 12 Apr 2014 48,930 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2013 45,911 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2013 45,911 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

o/s/r no plate dim

Pass 22 Mar 2012 41,854 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2011 36,213 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2011 36,213 miles

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

Pass 1 Apr 2010 34,512 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2010 34,508 miles

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

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

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

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

n/s/f track rod end boot split

wipers smeary and o/s/f blade split

Fail 27 Feb 2009 32,376 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 27 Feb 2009 32,376 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2008 28,821 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2008 28,821 miles

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

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

Fail 16 Jan 2008 28,796 miles

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Direction indicator incomplete (1.5.A1b)

Pass 13 Apr 2007 23,455 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2007 23,447 miles

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

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

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

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

Pass 24 Dec 2005 20,686 miles
Fail 23 Dec 2005 20,686 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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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R758 JPN is a 1998 Suzuki Swift in Blue with a 993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.9%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 R758 JPN, 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 R758 JPN registered?

R758 JPN is a 1998 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 1 March 1998.

Is R758 JPN safe to buy?

The MOT history for R758 JPN shows 17 tests with a 52.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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