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R854 MRN

1998 Suzuki Swift

Red Petrol 993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Apr 2016
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

53,803 mi
Last recorded53,803 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2015
Typical for 1998 Suzuki Swift56,826 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR854 MRN
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine993cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2015 53,803 miles

Brake servo corroded but not excessively weakened (3.6.A.2b)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

both rear brakes slight judder

both windscreen wipers slight judder

exhaust system deteriorating

offside rear tyre cracking

rear wiper blade split

slight oil leak from gearbox

Fail 9 Mar 2015 53,803 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Brake servo corroded but not excessively weakened (3.6.A.2b)

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

both rear brakes slight judder

both wipers juddering

engine coolant level low (advise temp check)

exhaust system deteriorating

offside rear tyre cracking

rear wiper blade split

slight oil leak from gearbox

Pass 5 Apr 2014 48,521 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2014 48,521 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 19 Apr 2012 36,861 miles

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

Fail 17 Apr 2012 36,861 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 Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 13 Apr 2011 32,330 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2010 31,989 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2009 30,495 miles

slight noise from n/s rear wheel bearing

Pass 15 Jan 2008 28,577 miles

Slight noise from both rear wheel bearings.

Pass 9 Jan 2007 26,931 miles

O/S Rear light lense cracked.

Fail 9 Jan 2007 26,931 miles

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

O/S Rear light lense cracked.

Fail 9 Jan 2006 24,936 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 9 Jan 2006 24,936 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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R854 MRN is a 1998 Suzuki Swift in Red with a 993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 R854 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 R854 MRN registered?

R854 MRN is a 1998 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 19 January 1998.

Is R854 MRN safe to buy?

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