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R731 NGN

1998 Suzuki Swift

Purple Petrol 993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Aug 2013
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

77,447 mi
Last recorded77,447 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2012
Typical for 1998 Suzuki Swift56,826 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR731 NGN
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year1998
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine993cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2012 77,447 miles

both front outer driveshaft boots starting to perish

both front tyres starting to perish and treads worn to 1.6mm

front exhaust strating to rust and slight leak

front lower suspension wishbones inner rear bushes starting to crack/ perish

front wiper blade rubbers starting to split/ wear

offside front wing, front grill and rear bumper slight damage

slight oil leak

slight play in steering rack

Pass 25 Jul 2011 73,506 miles

both front outer driveshaft boots starting to perish

both rear light units slight earth faults

both rear tyres starting to perish and treads worn to 2mm

offside front wing and rear bumper slight damage

offside rear reverse lamp not working

oil leak

spare tyre is flat

Fail 20 Jul 2011 73,479 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

both front lower suspension wishbones inner rear bushes starting to split/ wear

both front outer driveshaft boots starting to perish

both rear light units slight earth faults

offside front tyre starting to perish and tread worn to 2mm

offside front wing and rear bumper slight damage

offside rear reverse lamp not working

offside rear tyre starting to perish and tread worn to 2mm

oil leak

spare tyre is flat

Pass 16 Jul 2010 71,399 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 16 Jul 2010 71,399 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 16 Jul 2009 66,127 miles

rear tyres perished and worn low

Pass 19 Sep 2008 62,098 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2008 62,098 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Fail 11 Aug 2007 55,470 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 11 Aug 2007 55,470 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2006 50,328 miles

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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R731 NGN is a 1998 Suzuki Swift in Purple with a 993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 R731 NGN, 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 R731 NGN registered?

R731 NGN is a 1998 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 31 March 1998.

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The MOT history for R731 NGN shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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