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S586 RCV

1998 Suzuki Swift

White Petrol 993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Oct 2020
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

52,462 mi
Last recorded52,462 miles
Recorded on11 Apr 2019
Typical for 1998 Suzuki Swift56,826 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS586 RCV
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine993cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Apr 2019 52,462 miles

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 10 Apr 2019 52,462 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Apr 2018 44,556 miles

Lower Coolant leak radiator ()

Nearside Front mirror just secure

Oil leak ()

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Fail 5 Apr 2018 46,556 miles

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Lower Coolant leak radiator ()

Nearside Front mirror just secure

Oil leak ()

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 21 Mar 2017 40,507 miles

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

Offside wiper blade split on end

Oil leak ()

Fail 20 Mar 2017 40,507 miles

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

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

Offside wiper blade split on end

Oil leak ()

Pass 21 Mar 2016 34,748 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear box (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit outer edge (4.1.E.1)

oil leak

Pass 23 Mar 2015 28,552 miles

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

nearside front tyre and offside rear on 2mm tread

Pass 16 Nov 2013 27,844 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2012 27,082 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2011 26,204 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2010 25,120 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2009 23,943 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2008 22,600 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2007 21,321 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2006 19,725 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2005 17,697 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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S586 RCV is a 1998 Suzuki Swift in White with a 993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 S586 RCV, 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 S586 RCV registered?

S586 RCV is a 1998 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 27 November 1998.

Is S586 RCV safe to buy?

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