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S49 RKG

1998 Suzuki Swift

Green Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 May 2013
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

68,927 mi
Last recorded68,927 miles
Recorded on30 May 2012
Typical for 1998 Suzuki Swift56,826 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS49 RKG
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 May 2012 68,927 miles

Battery could be better secured.

Corrosion in various places underneath, some of which is only just acceptable.

Engine is starting to emit smoke through the exhaust.

Front crossmemebr is excessively corrdoded, but is not an mot prescribed area.

Front number plate is damaged.

Front outer driveshaft gaiters are perishing.

Metal brake and fuel pipes front to rear are starting to corrode, unable to check fully as they are enclosed.

Metal brake pipe going to o/s rear hose is corroding.

Metal brake pipes going to both front hoses are corroding.

N/s front tyre is close to the limit.

N/s mirror is missing.

O/s rear tyre is close to the limit.

Fail 23 May 2012 68,925 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Battery could be better secured.

Corrosion in various places underneath, some of which is only just acceptable.

Engine is starting to emit smoke through the exhaust.

Front crossmemebr is excessively corrdoded, but is not an mot prescribed area.

Front number plate is damaged.

Front outer driveshaft gaiters are perishing.

Metal brake and fuel pipes front to rear are starting to corrode, unable to check fully as they are enclosed.

Metal brake pipe going to o/s rear hose is corroding.

Metal brake pipes going to both front hoses are corroding.

N/s front tyre is close to the limit.

N/s mirror is missing.

O/s rear tyre is close to the limit.

Pass 4 Apr 2011 65,957 miles

All tyres look underinflated.

Battery is loose.

Driveshaft gaiters are perishing & n/s outer has a pinhole.

Front number plate is cracked.

N/s mirror is missing.

Rattle from engine.

Rear tyres are wearing unevenly.

Some metal brake pipes are starting to corrode.

Fail 4 Apr 2011 65,956 miles

Front Tyre(s) incorrect because tyres with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

All tyres look underinflated.

Battery is loose.

Driveshaft gaiters are perishing & n/s outer has a pinhole.

Front number plate is cracked.

N/s mirror is missing.

Rattle from engine.

Rear tyres are wearing unevenly.

Some metal brake pipes are starting to corrode.

Pass 2 Oct 2009 61,442 miles

Front number plate is cracked.

Front silencer is leaking slightly.

N/s mirror is missing.

Oil leaks.

Some play in n/s front outer driveshaft joint.

Fail 30 Sep 2009 61,438 miles

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

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

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint is excessively worn (2.5.C.1b)

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Front number plate is cracked.

Front silencer is leaking slightly.

N/s mirror is missing.

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Oil leaks.

Some play in n/s front outer driveshaft joint.

Pass 29 Sep 2008 57,317 miles

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

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

Fail 29 Sep 2008 57,317 miles

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

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

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

Pass 21 Sep 2007 51,798 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2007 51,795 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 15 Sep 2006 43,747 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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S49 RKG is a 1998 Suzuki Swift in Green with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 S49 RKG, 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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S49 RKG is a 1998 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 11 September 1998.

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