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R838 FEV

1998 Suzuki Swift

Red Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Oct 2014
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

64,203 mi
Last recorded64,203 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2013
Typical for 1998 Suzuki Swift56,826 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR838 FEV
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2013 64,203 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 17 Oct 2013 64,203 miles

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

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

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 13 Oct 2012 59,404 miles

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

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

Fail 12 Oct 2012 59,375 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 9 Jul 2011 52,312 miles

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

Fail 23 Jun 2011 52,312 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Upper Stop lamp does not face the rear (1.2.1a)

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

Pass 25 Jun 2010 46,852 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2009 35,885 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2009 35,884 miles

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

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

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

Pass 9 Aug 2008 29,446 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2007 27,435 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 5 Aug 2006 26,224 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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R838 FEV is a 1998 Suzuki Swift in Red with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 R838 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

How do I check the history of R838 FEV?

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What year was R838 FEV registered?

R838 FEV is a 1998 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 14 April 1998.

Is R838 FEV safe to buy?

The MOT history for R838 FEV shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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