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R816 FKO

1998 Suzuki Swift

Blue Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Oct 2012
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

81,133 mi
Last recorded81,133 miles
Recorded on4 Oct 2011
Typical for 1998 Suzuki Swift56,826 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR816 FKO
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Oct 2011 81,133 miles

slight corrosion on o/s inner sill slight corosion on n/s front floor

Pass 25 Aug 2010 74,462 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

slight corropsion on o/s and n/s outer door sills

Pass 14 Jul 2009 70,398 miles

Oil leak

Fail 13 Jul 2009 70,396 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

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

Oil leak

Fail 3 Jul 2009 70,345 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both front brake discs worn low advise replacement

Pass 7 Dec 2007 62,755 miles

Some corrosion on brake pipe ferrules( Treated with grease )

Fail 7 Dec 2007 62,755 miles

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

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

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

Some corrosion on brake pipe ferrules( Treated with grease )

Pass 19 Jul 2006 55,898 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2006 55,898 miles

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

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 FKO is a 1998 Suzuki Swift in Blue with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 R816 FKO, 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 FKO registered?

R816 FKO is a 1998 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 6 March 1998.

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