MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
13,313 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Oil leak
brake fluid level low
Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
Oil leak
Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)
How Reliable is the Suzuki Swift?
Based on 2,247,517 MOT tests across 189,488 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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R996 FGX is a 1998 Suzuki Swift in White with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
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 R996 FGX, 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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How do I check the history of R996 FGX?
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What year was R996 FGX registered?
R996 FGX is a 1998 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 25 June 1998.
Is R996 FGX safe to buy?
The MOT history for R996 FGX shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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