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R460 LKN

1998 Suzuki Swift

White Petrol 993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jul 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

90,690 mi
Last recorded90,690 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2011
Typical for 1998 Suzuki Swift56,826 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR460 LKN
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine993cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2011 90,690 miles

front number plate damaged

front pads low

nsr wheel binding

oil leak from engine

osf wheel binding

osr brake pipe corroded

osr seat belt worn

rear fuel pipe corroded

rear wiper split

slight leak from centre exhaust section

Fail 12 Jul 2011 90,690 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

front number plate damaged

front pads low

nsr wheel binding

oil leak from engine

osf wheel binding

osr brake pipe corroded

osr seat belt worn

rear fuel pipe corroded

rear wiper split

slight leak from centre exhaust section

Pass 22 Mar 2010 80,234 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Dec 2008 70,411 miles

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

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

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

Fail 15 Dec 2008

Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

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

Pass 3 Dec 2007 61,232 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

underside rear off car very rusty

Pass 14 Dec 2006 55,017 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2005 45,205 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2005 45,204 miles

Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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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R460 LKN is a 1998 Suzuki Swift in White with a 993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 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 R460 LKN, 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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R460 LKN is a 1998 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 1 February 1998.

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