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S83 RCL

1998 Suzuki Swift

Green Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Sep 2012
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

82,506 mi
Last recorded82,506 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2012
Typical for 1998 Suzuki Swift56,826 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS83 RCL
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Fail 25 Sep 2012 82,506 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 24 Sep 2011 80,557 miles

Offside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Fail 23 Sep 2011 80,557 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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

Offside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 27 Sep 2010 78,278 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2009 76,009 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2008 44,754 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2007 60,965 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2006 49,373 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2005 33,278 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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S83 RCL is a 1998 Suzuki Swift in Green with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 S83 RCL, 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 S83 RCL registered?

S83 RCL is a 1998 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 1 August 1998.

Is S83 RCL safe to buy?

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