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S648 RJN

1998 Suzuki Swift

Red Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Oct 2024
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

77,781 mi
Last recorded77,781 miles
Recorded on12 Oct 2023
Typical for 1998 Suzuki Swift56,826 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS648 RJN
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Oct 2023 77,781 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2023 77,780 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 Oct 2022 77,072 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2021 76,214 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2020 74,938 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2019 73,814 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear brakes have slight bind

Pass 24 Sep 2018 71,077 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2017 68,921 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Oct 2016 66,787 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2015 65,000 miles

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

Pass 9 Oct 2014 63,213 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Oct 2013 61,275 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2012 59,406 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2012 59,401 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Oct 2011 56,967 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2010 54,061 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2009 50,833 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2008 46,892 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2007 43,046 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2006 39,319 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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S648 RJN is a 1998 Suzuki Swift in Red with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 S648 RJN, 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 S648 RJN registered?

S648 RJN is a 1998 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 20 October 1998.

Is S648 RJN safe to buy?

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