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R592 OEL

1998 Suzuki Swift

Green Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Apr 2015
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

98,255 mi
Last recorded98,255 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2014
Typical for 1998 Suzuki Swift56,826 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR592 OEL
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2014 98,255 miles

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Fail 26 Apr 2014 98,255 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Pass 27 Apr 2013 90,157 miles

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Temporary fuel cap fitted

front cross member corroded

Fail 27 Apr 2013 90,157 miles

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

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

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Temporary fuel cap fitted

front cross member corroded

Pass 18 Apr 2012 79,708 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2012 79,708 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

body damage to o/s/r door

Pass 28 Apr 2011 70,158 miles

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 28 Apr 2011 70,158 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 25 Mar 2010 64,463 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Corrosion in front cross member

Pass 26 May 2009 63,438 miles

Rear brake ballance poor

Pass 31 May 2008 62,358 miles

front wipers slightly worn

n/s/f headlamp aim just within limits

slight blow on rear exhaust

some test items not visible

Fail 30 May 2008 62,358 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

front wipers slightly worn

n/s/f headlamp aim just within limits

slight blow on rear exhaust

some test items not visible

Pass 22 May 2007 61,027 miles
Fail 9 May 2007 61,019 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

rear brake effiency test slighty uneven.

Fail 3 May 2006 59,900 miles

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

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

cooling radiator has water leak replace as soon as possible

Pass 3 May 2006 59,900 miles

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

cooling radiator has water leak replace as soon as possible

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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R592 OEL is a 1998 Suzuki Swift in Green with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 R592 OEL, 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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R592 OEL is a 1998 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 1 May 1998.

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