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S516 RNA

1999 Suzuki Swift

Blue Petrol 993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Oct 2012
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

45,013 mi
Last recorded45,013 miles
Recorded on5 Oct 2012
Typical for 1999 Suzuki Swift55,086 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS516 RNA
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine993cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Fail 5 Oct 2012 45,013 miles

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear bumper insecure

gearbox mounting damaged

Battery insecure and earth lead catching coolant fan (exposed inner cable)

Pass 15 Sep 2011 44,535 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2011 44,535 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 29 Sep 2010 43,959 miles

outer sidewall on offside front tyre starting to crack

Fail 28 Sep 2010 43,959 miles

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

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

outer sidewall on offside front tyre starting to crack

Pass 6 Oct 2009 43,148 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

nearside front indicator lens cracked but no white light showing

Fail 5 Oct 2009 43,148 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

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

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

nearside front indicator lens cracked but no white light showing

Pass 3 Oct 2008 42,340 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2007 41,499 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2007 41,499 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 2 Oct 2006 40,518 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2005 39,355 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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S516 RNA is a 1999 Suzuki Swift in Blue with a 993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

Across all 1999 Suzuki Swift models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.5% with a typical mileage of 55,086 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 S516 RNA, 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 27 years old, this Suzuki Swift is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of S516 RNA?

You can check the full history of S516 RNA by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was S516 RNA registered?

S516 RNA is a 1999 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 12 February 1999.

Is S516 RNA safe to buy?

The MOT history for S516 RNA shows 12 tests with a 58.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does S516 RNA have outstanding finance?

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