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R988 PDP

1998 Suzuki Swift

Red Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jan 2017
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

83,230 mi
Last recorded83,230 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2015
Typical for 1998 Suzuki Swift56,826 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR988 PDP
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Dec 2015 83,230 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

heavy coolant leak

oil leak

Pass 15 Dec 2014 80,937 miles

nearside rear tyre sidewall perishing

Pass 2 Jan 2014 77,825 miles

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

engine oil over filled

Fail 2 Jan 2014 77,825 miles

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

engine oil over filled

Pass 20 Dec 2012 75,177 miles

Oil leak

small exhaust blow

Pass 3 Dec 2011 72,015 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2010 69,178 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2009 65,657 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2008 61,936 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 2 Jan 2008 58,911 miles

brake fluid level getting low

Fail 22 Dec 2007 58,882 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

brake fluid level getting low

Pass 27 Nov 2006 53,314 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2005 47,685 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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R988 PDP is a 1998 Suzuki Swift in Red with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 R988 PDP, 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 R988 PDP registered?

R988 PDP is a 1998 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 18 March 1998.

Is R988 PDP safe to buy?

The MOT history for R988 PDP shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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