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R981 HGU

1998 Suzuki Swift

White Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Feb 2011
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

54,998 mi
Last recorded54,998 miles
Recorded on25 Jan 2010
Typical for 1998 Suzuki Swift56,826 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR981 HGU
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Jan 2010 54,998 miles

Oil leak

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

offside outer sill corroding not holed

Fail 25 Jan 2010 54,998 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

offside outer sill corroding not holed

Pass 30 Jan 2009 50,406 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2008 45,097 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2007 38,791 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2006 33,450 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2006 33,450 miles

Front registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer missing (7.2.4c)

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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R981 HGU is a 1998 Suzuki Swift in White with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 R981 HGU, 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 R981 HGU registered?

R981 HGU is a 1998 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is R981 HGU safe to buy?

The MOT history for R981 HGU shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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