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S689 RLS

1998 Suzuki Swift

Green Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Sep 2009
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

59,128 mi
Last recorded59,128 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2008
Typical for 1998 Suzuki Swift56,826 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS689 RLS
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2008 59,128 miles

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

advise o/s front of floor coprroded

Fail 4 Aug 2008 58,960 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

p.a.s. pipes at rack corroded

radiator worn

rear wiper worn

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

brake hose ferrules corroded/corroding

brake pipe between load sensing valve and offside rear flexi hose corroded

brake pipes at load sensing valve corroded

c.v. joints worn/noisy

coil springs corroded

front shock absorbers corroded

fuel lines corroded/corroding

nearside front wheel trim missing

nearside rear tyre at 2mm and perished

offside front indicator lense cracked

oil sump corroded

vehicle floor/chassis/sills corroded

offside front tyre at 2mm

Pass 9 Jul 2007 54,362 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2007 54,362 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 18 Jul 2006 45,115 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2006 45,115 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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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S689 RLS is a 1998 Suzuki Swift in Green with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 S689 RLS, 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 S689 RLS registered?

S689 RLS is a 1998 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 1 August 1998.

Is S689 RLS safe to buy?

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