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R842 RBY

1998 Suzuki Swift

Red Petrol 993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Nov 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

42,112 mi
Last recorded42,112 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2011
Typical for 1998 Suzuki Swift56,826 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR842 RBY
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine993cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2011 42,112 miles

Battery insecure

Bonnet stay missing/broken

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

Spare tyre defective

nearside door mirror slightly insecure

nearside front indicator lense slightly insecure

nearside front wing dented

nearside rear brake binding slightly

nearside rear light lense cracked

nearside rear tyre perished

Fail 11 Nov 2011 41,946 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Battery insecure

Bonnet stay missing/broken

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

Spare tyre defective

nearside door mirror slightly insecure

nearside front indicator lense slightly insecure

nearside front wing dented

nearside rear brake binding slightly

nearside rear light lense cracked

nearside rear tyre perished

Pass 12 Jun 2010 34,626 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2009 34,444 miles
Pass 2 May 2008 33,601 miles
Fail 1 May 2008 33,600 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 Apr 2007 31,477 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2006 29,171 miles

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

offside front tyre surface cracked

Fail 3 Apr 2006 29,171 miles

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

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

offside front tyre surface cracked

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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R842 RBY is a 1998 Suzuki Swift in Red with a 993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 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 R842 RBY, 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 R842 RBY registered?

R842 RBY is a 1998 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 31 March 1998.

Is R842 RBY safe to buy?

The MOT history for R842 RBY shows 9 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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