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R34 LNH

1998 Suzuki Swift

Blue Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Mar 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

19,125 mi
Last recorded19,125 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2009
Typical for 1998 Suzuki Swift56,826 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR34 LNH
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2009 19,125 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

front cross member corroded and holed

nearside door mirror cracked

Fail 10 Mar 2009 19,125 miles

Nearside Outer Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

front cross member corroded and holed

nearside door mirror cracked

Pass 10 Mar 2008 10,712 miles

front bumper damaged

nearside door mirror cracked

Fail 10 Mar 2008 10,712 miles

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

front bumper damaged

nearside door mirror cracked

Pass 6 Mar 2007 921 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 6 Mar 2007 921 miles

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 8 Mar 2006 91,227 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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R34 LNH is a 1998 Suzuki Swift in Blue with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 R34 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was R34 LNH registered?

R34 LNH is a 1998 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 31 March 1998.

Is R34 LNH safe to buy?

The MOT history for R34 LNH shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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