MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
54,589 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
both front tyre walla cracking
Oil leak
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Battery insecure
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Battery insecure
Nail in nearside rear tyre
Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)
Nail in nearside rear tyre
Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
Offside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
front number plate backing discoloured
Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
front number plate backing discoloured
Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
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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R998 JBM is a 1997 Suzuki Swift in Red with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
Across all 1997 Suzuki Swift models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.3% with a typical mileage of 58,844 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 R998 JBM, 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 29 years old, this Suzuki Swift is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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What year was R998 JBM registered?
R998 JBM is a 1997 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 1 September 1997.
Is R998 JBM safe to buy?
The MOT history for R998 JBM shows 15 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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