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R835 FNV

1998 Suzuki Swift

Green Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jul 2010
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

58,711 mi
Last recorded58,711 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2009
Typical for 1998 Suzuki Swift56,826 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR835 FNV
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2009 58,711 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

offside rear indicator lens cracked at the bottom

Battery insecure

Fail 3 Jul 2009 58,613 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

offside rear indicator lens cracked at the bottom

Battery insecure

Pass 1 Jul 2008 52,224 miles

passanger door mirrior missing

Fail 23 Jun 2008 52,151 miles

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

passanger door mirrior missing

Pass 29 Jun 2007 44,708 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2007 44,708 miles

Brake master cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (3.6.G.1f)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

both rear tyres are cracked and perished.

Pass 1 Sep 2006 42,988 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2006 42,988 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside 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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R835 FNV is a 1998 Suzuki Swift in Green with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 R835 FNV, 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 R835 FNV registered?

R835 FNV is a 1998 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 30 June 1998.

Is R835 FNV safe to buy?

The MOT history for R835 FNV shows 8 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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