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R955 MFW

1998 Suzuki Swift

Red Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 May 2016
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

35,831 mi
Last recorded35,831 miles
Recorded on19 May 2015
Typical for 1998 Suzuki Swift56,826 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR955 MFW
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 May 2015 35,831 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 23 May 2014 34,985 miles

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

Fail 22 May 2014 34,985 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 28 May 2013 34,236 miles

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

Pass 24 May 2012 33,243 miles
Pass 24 May 2011 32,626 miles

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

Pass 24 May 2010 31,645 miles
Pass 22 May 2009 30,710 miles
Pass 21 May 2008 29,877 miles
Pass 9 May 2007 28,389 miles
Pass 26 May 2006 26,839 miles
Fail 26 May 2006 26,837 miles

Offside Front 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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R955 MFW is a 1998 Suzuki Swift in Red with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 R955 MFW, 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 R955 MFW registered?

R955 MFW is a 1998 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 1 June 1998.

Is R955 MFW safe to buy?

The MOT history for R955 MFW shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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