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R693 RWR

1998 Suzuki Swift

White Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jun 2009
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

90,513 mi
Last recorded90,513 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2008
Typical for 1998 Suzuki Swift56,826 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR693 RWR
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2008 90,513 miles

Front bumper insecure

Fail 30 May 2008 90,513 miles

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

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Body or chassis has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) incomplete (1.1.4a)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 10 May 2007 77,572 miles
Fail 9 May 2007 77,569 miles

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

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

Offside Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 12 May 2006 63,679 miles
Fail 8 May 2006 63,677 miles

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

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

Front registration plate faded (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Front Semaphore indicator tell tale missing (1.4.C.2)

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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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R693 RWR is a 1998 Suzuki Swift in White with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 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 R693 RWR, 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 R693 RWR registered?

R693 RWR is a 1998 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 13 January 1998.

Is R693 RWR safe to buy?

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