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R839 PCW

1998 Suzuki Swift

White Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Sep 2014
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

76,506 mi
Last recorded76,506 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2014
Typical for 1998 Suzuki Swift56,826 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR839 PCW
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Fail 4 Sep 2014 76,506 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

both front suspension arms rear bushes deteriorated slightly but not resulting in excessive movement

brake pipes greased (not allowing full inspection)

front to rear brake pipe corroded slightly (above fuel filler neck)

fuel cap seal perished slightly

nearside mirror glass security poor

rear suspension arms corroded but not considered weakend

slight misting of oil to both front shock absorbers

Pass 13 Aug 2013 66,979 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Oil leak

Pass 15 Aug 2012 65,785 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

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

Pass 5 Sep 2011 64,534 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2011 64,533 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear An item not tested (Manual)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Rear An item not tested (Manual)

Pass 23 Aug 2010 63,217 miles

both rear brakes binding slightly

n/s inner cv boot leaking grease

slight play in o/s/r wheel bearing

Pass 3 Sep 2009 62,095 miles

near side rear tyre worn to wear bars and worn on outside edge

nearside drive shaft inner boot insecure

Fail 3 Sep 2009 62,094 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

near side rear tyre worn to wear bars and worn on outside edge

nearside drive shaft inner boot insecure

Pass 12 Aug 2008 60,614 miles

crack on offside rear tyre sidewall

front and rear suspension components corroding

Pass 9 Aug 2007 59,548 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2006 58,758 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

offside rear tyre starting to perish

slight noise at offside rear wheel bearing

steel feul pipes starting to corrode

Fail 21 Aug 2006 58,757 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

offside rear tyre starting to perish

slight noise offside rear wheel bearing

steel feul pipes corroding underside

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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R839 PCW is a 1998 Suzuki Swift in White 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 R839 PCW, 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 R839 PCW registered?

R839 PCW is a 1998 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 9 April 1998.

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