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S649 RJN

1998 Suzuki Swift

Blue Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2025
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

56,948 mi
Last recorded56,948 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2024
Typical for 1998 Suzuki Swift56,826 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS649 RJN
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2024 56,948 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 19 Oct 2024 56,921 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Oct 2023 54,577 miles

SURFACE CORROSION TO UNDERSIDE OF VEHICLE

Pass 11 Oct 2022 52,575 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2021 49,391 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2020 45,001 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 13 Oct 2020 45,001 miles

Emissions not tested due to exhaust leak (8.2.1.2 (d))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively damaged Cut to cords (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Due to water and condensation (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective water ingress and condensation (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Exhaust section (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Side wall--155/70R13 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 155/70R13 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 14 Oct 2019 41,687 miles

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

condensation inside offside headlight

Pass 20 Oct 2018 38,204 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2017 37,208 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2016 36,082 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2016 36,078 miles

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

Pass 7 Oct 2015 35,322 miles

child seat fitted to nearside rear

nearside rear tyre badly cracked

offside rear tyre worn close to legal limit

Pass 3 Oct 2014 34,511 miles

the rear tyre is badly cracked

Pass 2 Oct 2013 33,839 miles

rear tyre cracking

Pass 3 Oct 2012 33,187 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2011 31,432 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2010 30,318 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2009 29,886 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2008 28,888 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2008 28,886 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 3 Oct 2007 24,942 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2007 24,940 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Oct 2006 24,546 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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S649 RJN is a 1998 Suzuki Swift in Blue with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 S649 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was S649 RJN registered?

S649 RJN is a 1998 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 15 December 1998.

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The MOT history for S649 RJN shows 24 tests with a 79.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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