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S73 RCR

1998 Suzuki Swift

White Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jul 2018
Tests23 (13 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate56.5%

Mileage

61,364 mi
Last recorded61,364 miles
Recorded on19 Jul 2017
Typical for 1998 Suzuki Swift56,826 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS73 RCR
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

13 pass 10 fail
Pass 19 Jul 2017 61,364 miles

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

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

Fail 19 Jul 2017 61,364 miles

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

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

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

Pass 15 Jul 2016 59,641 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2016 59,641 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases joint (7.1.2)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 10 Jul 2015 58,599 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 10 Jul 2015 58,598 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 14 Jul 2014 53,515 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 14 Jul 2014 53,515 miles

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

n/s/r tyre perished and on limit 155.70.13

Pass 30 May 2013 47,686 miles

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

Fail 29 May 2013 47,686 miles

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

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

Pass 16 May 2012 47,136 miles

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

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

Pass 10 May 2011 46,025 miles
Fail 10 May 2011 46,025 miles

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

Pass 12 May 2010 45,219 miles

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

Pass 8 May 2009 43,502 miles
Fail 8 May 2009 43,502 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Pass 12 May 2008 40,873 miles
Fail 12 May 2008 40,873 miles

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

Fail 8 Jun 2007 39,175 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Pass 8 Jun 2007 39,175 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2006 37,367 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2006 37,367 miles

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

Offside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 8 Aug 2005 34,034 miles

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

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

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

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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S73 RCR is a 1998 Suzuki Swift in White with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.5%.

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 S73 RCR, 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 S73 RCR registered?

S73 RCR is a 1998 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 25 August 1998.

Is S73 RCR safe to buy?

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