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R865 PJR

1998 Suzuki Swift

White Petrol 993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Mar 2012
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

67,605 mi
Last recorded67,605 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2011
Typical for 1998 Suzuki Swift56,826 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR865 PJR
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine993cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2011 67,605 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2010 45,188 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2010 45,188 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 12 May 2009 44,591 miles
Fail 12 May 2009 44,591 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Pass 23 Apr 2008 43,688 miles
Pass 1 May 2007 43,014 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2007 43,011 miles

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

Fail 2 May 2006 42,022 miles

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

Pass 2 May 2006 42,022 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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R865 PJR is a 1998 Suzuki Swift in White with a 993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 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 R865 PJR, 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 R865 PJR registered?

R865 PJR is a 1998 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 26 February 1998.

Is R865 PJR safe to buy?

The MOT history for R865 PJR shows 10 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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