1998 Suzuki Swift 1.3L Petrol · R445 VEG
1998 Suzuki Swift (1.3L, petrol). First registered 01/05/1998. Recorded mileage 86,203 miles. MOT status: Expired. Currently declared SORN.
- Make & Model
- SUZUKI SWIFT
- Year / Origin
- 1998 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 21/06/2011
- Road Tax
- SORN
- Recorded Mileage
- 86,203 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.3L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- PETROL
- Year
- 1998
- Engine
- 1298cc
R445 VEG Key Findings
- 8 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 22/06/2010
- 86,203 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (6 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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R445 VEG Mileage History
- 24/05/200670,104 mi
- 25/05/200670,104 mi
- 04/06/200775,254 mi+5,150 mi
- 30/05/200879,644 mi+4,390 mi
- 31/07/200980,882 mi+1,238 mi
- 31/07/200980,882 mi
- 22/06/201086,203 mi+5,321 mi
- 22/06/201086,203 mi
Average of roughly 3,947 miles per year across 8 recorded odometer readings.
R445 VEG MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
8 MOT tests are recorded for this 1998 Suzuki Swift (R445 VEG) between May 2006 and June 2010.
The record contains 5 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 22 June 2010 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 3 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (6 issues), Tyres (4 issues), Brakes (3 issues), Suspension (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 11 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)”; “Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)”.
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