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R130 HGB

1998 Suzuki Swift

Red Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Oct 2007
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

75,751 mi
Last recorded75,751 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2006
Typical for 1998 Suzuki Swift56,826 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR130 HGB
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2006 75,751 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2006 75,751 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Front Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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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R130 HGB is a 1998 Suzuki Swift in Red with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 R130 HGB, 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 R130 HGB registered?

R130 HGB is a 1998 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 31 March 1998.

Is R130 HGB safe to buy?

The MOT history for R130 HGB shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does R130 HGB have outstanding finance?

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