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R133 HGB

1998 Suzuki Swift

White Petrol 993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Dec 2008
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

57,973 mi
Last recorded57,973 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2007
Typical for 1998 Suzuki Swift56,826 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Suzuki
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR133 HGB
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine993cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2007 57,973 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2006 56,643 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2006 56,643 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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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R133 HGB is a 1998 Suzuki Swift in White with a 993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 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 R133 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was R133 HGB registered?

R133 HGB is a 1998 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is R133 HGB safe to buy?

The MOT history for R133 HGB shows 3 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.

Does R133 HGB have outstanding finance?

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