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R521 RSN

1998 Suzuki Swift

Blue Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jan 2011
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

81,054 mi
Last recorded81,054 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2011
Typical for 1998 Suzuki Swift56,826 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR521 RSN
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Fail 5 Jan 2011 81,054 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 5 Jan 2010 77,395 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 5 Jan 2010 77,395 miles

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

Pass 29 Dec 2008 72,980 miles
Fail 23 Dec 2008 72,959 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 15 Aug 2007 65,473 miles

RADIATOR LEAKING. SLIGHT NOISE FROM BOTH REAR HUB BEARINGS. BOTH FRONT TYRES WORN ON INNER EDGES. BOTH REAR FLEX HOSES FERRULES CORRODED. REAR TAIL PIPE CORRODED. HEAT SHIELD NOISEY

Fail 15 Aug 2007 65,473 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

RADIATOR LEAKING. SLIGHT NOISE FROM BOTH REAR HUB BEARINGS. BOTH FRONT TYRES WORN ON INNER EDGES. BOTH REAR FLEX HOSES FERRULES CORRODED. REAR TAIL PIPE CORRODED. HEAT SHIELD NOISEY

Pass 11 Aug 2006 58,988 miles

Centre Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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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R521 RSN is a 1998 Suzuki Swift in Blue with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 R521 RSN, 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 R521 RSN registered?

R521 RSN is a 1998 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 1 March 1998.

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