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S651 RJN

1998 Suzuki Swift

Blue Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Feb 2010
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

81,253 mi
Last recorded81,253 miles
Recorded on31 Jan 2009
Typical for 1998 Suzuki Swift56,826 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS651 RJN
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Fail 31 Jan 2009 81,253 miles

Centre Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Body has slight displacement of the body relative to the chassis (6.1.B.1a)

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Front bumper insecure

Rear bumper insecure

Pass 31 Jan 2009 81,253 miles

Centre Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Rear Body has slight displacement of the body relative to the chassis (6.1.B.1a)

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Front bumper insecure

Rear bumper insecure

Pass 23 Jan 2008 75,874 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 2 Feb 2007 66,787 miles

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

Fail 2 Feb 2007 66,787 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Power steering inoperative (2.3.3a)

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

Pass 31 Jan 2006 65,347 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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S651 RJN is a 1998 Suzuki Swift in Blue with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 S651 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 S651 RJN registered?

S651 RJN is a 1998 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 28 September 1998.

Is S651 RJN safe to buy?

The MOT history for S651 RJN shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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