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S683 RJN

1998 Suzuki Swift

Green Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 May 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

29,197 mi
Last recorded29,197 miles
Recorded on8 May 2018
Typical for 1998 Suzuki Swift56,826 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS683 RJN
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Fail 8 May 2018 29,197 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

center stop lamp not working

drivers door glass broken

Pass 18 Apr 2017 27,354 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 5 May 2016 24,113 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

nearside front tyre worn to the limit on the edges.

offside front tyre worn close to the limit on the edges.

Fail 5 May 2016 24,113 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

nearside front tyre worn to the limit on the edges.

offside front tyre worn close to the limit on the edges.

Pass 13 May 2015 19,229 miles
Pass 14 May 2014 14,656 miles

Nearside Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 9 Apr 2013 13,838 miles

slight rear service brake imbalance

Pass 21 Mar 2012 10,197 miles

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 30 Mar 2011 9,225 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 30 Mar 2011 9,225 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2010 9,160 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 21 Mar 2010 9,160 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 1 Apr 2009 8,957 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2007 8,693 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2007 8,693 miles

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

Pass 6 Nov 2006 8,542 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 8 Nov 2005 8,209 miles

nail in tyre

nail in tyre

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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S683 RJN is a 1998 Suzuki Swift in Green with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 S683 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 S683 RJN registered?

S683 RJN is a 1998 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 30 September 1998.

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