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S799 RNM

1998 Suzuki Swift

Green Petrol 993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jul 2014
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

71,084 mi
Last recorded71,084 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2013
Typical for 1998 Suzuki Swift56,826 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS799 RNM
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine993cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2013 71,084 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

front crossmember rusty and holed

front pads wearing thin

front suspension arm bushes worn

rear tyres perishing in sidewalls

slight noise offside rear wheel bearing

temp repair on rear exhaust

Fail 30 Jul 2013 71,084 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

front crossmember rusty and holed

front pads wearing thin

front suspension arm bushes worn

rear tyres perishing in sidewalls

slight noise offside rear wheel bearing

temp repair on rear exhaust

Pass 30 Jul 2012 64,052 miles

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

outer sills rusty

Fail 27 Jul 2012 64,052 miles

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

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

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

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

outer sills rusty

Pass 28 Jun 2011 55,800 miles

both front lower arm rearward facing bushs worn and split

n/s/door mirror glass cracked

Fail 28 Jun 2011 55,800 miles

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

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

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

both front lower arm rearward facing bushs worn and split

n/s/door mirror glass cracked

Pass 19 Jul 2010 52,628 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2010 52,628 miles

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

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

offside wiper deteriated

Pass 30 Jun 2009 50,335 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2008 45,774 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2007 41,123 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2006 38,575 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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S799 RNM is a 1998 Suzuki Swift in Green with a 993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 S799 RNM, 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 S799 RNM registered?

S799 RNM is a 1998 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 16 September 1998.

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