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R854 HKP

1998 Suzuki Swift

Red Petrol 993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Mar 2015
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

44,131 mi
Last recorded44,131 miles
Recorded on22 Mar 2014
Typical for 1998 Suzuki Swift56,826 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR854 HKP
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine993cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Mar 2014 44,131 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2014 44,086 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

nearside front tyre badly perrished.

Pass 4 Mar 2013 40,664 miles

Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

n/s/r tyre deteriorated

Fail 4 Mar 2013 40,664 miles

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

front registration plate slightly insecure

n/s/r tyre deteriorated

Pass 27 Feb 2012 40,380 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2012 40,380 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 1 Mar 2011 40,053 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2011 40,053 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 27 Feb 2010 39,447 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2009 38,087 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 26 Feb 2009 38,087 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2008 37,521 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2008 37,521 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Feb 2007 37,110 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2006 36,539 miles

offside front and offside rear tyres perrished.

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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R854 HKP is a 1998 Suzuki Swift in Red with a 993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 R854 HKP, 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 R854 HKP registered?

R854 HKP is a 1998 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 29 June 1998.

Is R854 HKP safe to buy?

The MOT history for R854 HKP shows 15 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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