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R814 WNP

1998 Suzuki Swift

Blue Petrol 993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jun 2014
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

89,327 mi
Last recorded89,327 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2013
Typical for 1998 Suzuki Swift56,826 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR814 WNP
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine993cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2013 89,327 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2013 89,278 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Driver's door catch insecure (6.2.B.2)

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 8 Jun 2012 74,844 miles

o/s/front inner door handle broke still able to open door from inside

Fail 28 May 2012 74,790 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching badly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

o/s/front inner door handle broke still able to open door from inside

Pass 16 May 2011 64,631 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2010 59,741 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2010 59,741 miles

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

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

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

Pass 23 May 2009 56,742 miles

both rear tyre 3mm

Fail 16 May 2009 56,682 miles

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

both rear tyre 3mm

Pass 14 May 2008 51,587 miles
Fail 10 May 2008 51,535 miles

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

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

Pass 15 May 2007 47,646 miles
Pass 31 May 2006 40,903 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

front brake imbalence on legal limit

wiper blades poor

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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R814 WNP is a 1998 Suzuki Swift in Blue with a 993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 R814 WNP, 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 R814 WNP registered?

R814 WNP is a 1998 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 27 February 1998.

Is R814 WNP safe to buy?

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