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R846 PCW

1998 Suzuki Swift

Green Petrol 993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Oct 2012
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

93,512 mi
Last recorded93,512 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2011
Typical for 1998 Suzuki Swift56,826 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR846 PCW
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine993cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2011 93,512 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

both sides steering rack slight play at inner ends

o/s outer sill moderate corrosion

Pass 11 Oct 2010 84,844 miles

nearside rear wheel bearing slightly noisey

offside rear wheel bearing slightly noisey

Fail 8 Oct 2010 84,844 miles

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

nearside rear wheel bearing slightly noisey

offside rear wheel bearing slightly noisey

Pass 2 Oct 2009 67,985 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2009 67,985 miles

Nearside Front Front drive shaft coupling is excessively worn (2.5.C.1c)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

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

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Rear Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 18 Sep 2008 64,341 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 18 Sep 2008 64,341 miles

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 has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 19 Sep 2007 62,074 miles

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

Pass 19 Sep 2007 62,074 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2006 59,931 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2005 58,390 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2005 58,390 miles

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

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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R846 PCW is a 1998 Suzuki Swift in Green with a 993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 R846 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 R846 PCW registered?

R846 PCW is a 1998 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 17 April 1998.

Is R846 PCW safe to buy?

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