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S898 LRA

1998 Suzuki Swift

Red Petrol 993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Aug 2012
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

65,784 mi
Last recorded65,784 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2011
Typical for 1998 Suzuki Swift56,826 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS898 LRA
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine993cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2011 65,784 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2010 61,074 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2010 61,055 miles

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

Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Pass 15 Jun 2009 56,998 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 29 Apr 2008 53,022 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

both main chassis brake pipes slightly corroded

offside wiper split

Fail 29 Apr 2008 53,022 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

both main chassis brake pipes slightly corroded

offside wiper split

Pass 24 Apr 2007 51,534 miles

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

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

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

Pass 28 Apr 2006 49,852 miles

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

some wear in front brake discs

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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S898 LRA is a 1998 Suzuki Swift in Red with a 993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 S898 LRA, 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 S898 LRA registered?

S898 LRA is a 1998 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 7 August 1998.

Is S898 LRA safe to buy?

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