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R536 MRN

1998 Suzuki Swift

White Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jun 2019
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

40,114 mi
Last recorded40,114 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2018
Typical for 1998 Suzuki Swift56,826 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR536 MRN
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2018 40,114 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 19 May 2017 29,349 miles
Fail 19 May 2017 29,349 miles

Emissions not tested exhasut blowing alot cant get a lamba reading (7.3.A.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 9 May 2016 24,462 miles

all four tyres cracking on tread

corrosion to the underside

exhaust system corroded

offside front mirror lens damaged

Fail 22 May 2015 23,344 miles

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

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

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

Pass 22 May 2015 23,344 miles
Pass 8 May 2014 22,807 miles
Pass 2 May 2013 21,644 miles
Fail 2 May 2013 21,644 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Body has a projection caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Pass 30 Apr 2012 20,937 miles
Pass 5 May 2011 19,955 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 4 May 2010 19,046 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2009 16,188 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 24 Apr 2009 16,188 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2008 14,715 miles
Pass 1 May 2007 13,588 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2007 13,586 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 3 May 2006 12,732 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2006 12,732 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.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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R536 MRN 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 68.4%.

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 R536 MRN, 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 R536 MRN registered?

R536 MRN is a 1998 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 17 February 1998.

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