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S798 RNE

1998 Suzuki Swift

Green Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Apr 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

51,450 mi
Last recorded51,450 miles
Recorded on1 May 2017
Typical for 1998 Suzuki Swift56,826 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS798 RNE
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 May 2017 51,450 miles

Rear Suspension arm slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

Fail 1 May 2017 51,448 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Rear Suspension arm slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

Pass 11 Mar 2016 47,396 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2016 47,338 miles

Offside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 4 Feb 2015 45,618 miles

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Pass 6 Feb 2014 44,309 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2014 44,307 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 8 Feb 2013 43,026 miles

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

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

Fail 1 Feb 2012 41,060 miles

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

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

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

slight corrosion o/s outer sill

Pass 1 Feb 2012 41,060 miles

slight corrosion o/s outer sill

Pass 1 Feb 2011 38,765 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2010 36,270 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2009 35,682 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2008 34,790 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Pass 29 Jan 2008 34,790 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 6 Feb 2007 31,423 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

front pads sticking slightly

front wiper blades due for changeing

Pass 7 Feb 2006 28,336 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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S798 RNE 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 S798 RNE, 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 S798 RNE registered?

S798 RNE is a 1998 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 25 August 1998.

Is S798 RNE safe to buy?

The MOT history for S798 RNE shows 17 tests with a 70.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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