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R26 LNH

1998 Suzuki Swift

White Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jan 2022
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

97,409 mi
Last recorded97,409 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2021
Typical for 1998 Suzuki Swift56,826 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR26 LNH
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2021 97,409 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2020 97,407 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut mounting fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 Apr 2019 95,098 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2017 93,935 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2016 93,927 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2016 93,927 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 11 Mar 2015 92,074 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2014 88,940 miles

Oil leak

Pass 13 Mar 2013 86,358 miles

underside rusty

Fail 12 Mar 2013 86,358 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

slight bind on nearside rear brake

underside rusty in places

Pass 20 Mar 2012 83,182 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2011 79,384 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 7 Mar 2011 79,384 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2010 71,235 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Pass 25 Mar 2010 71,235 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2009 63,437 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2008 58,171 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2007 20,321 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2006 41,302 miles

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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R26 LNH is a 1998 Suzuki Swift in White with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 R26 LNH, 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 R26 LNH registered?

R26 LNH is a 1998 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 31 March 1998.

Is R26 LNH safe to buy?

The MOT history for R26 LNH shows 19 tests with a 73.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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