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R816 FEV

1998 Suzuki Swift

White Petrol 993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jun 2014
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

11,117 mi
Last recorded11,117 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2013
Typical for 1998 Suzuki Swift56,826 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR816 FEV
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine993cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2013 11,117 miles

noise from nsr spring area

Fail 17 Jun 2013 11,117 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

noise from nsr spring area

Pass 12 Jun 2012 4,275 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2011 96,549 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2010 94,100 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2009 90,562 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 19 Jun 2009 90,562 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2008 87,502 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2007 83,760 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2006 80,682 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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R816 FEV is a 1998 Suzuki Swift in White with a 993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 R816 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.

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What year was R816 FEV registered?

R816 FEV is a 1998 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 12 May 1998.

Is R816 FEV safe to buy?

The MOT history for R816 FEV shows 10 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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