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S908 RLA

1998 Suzuki Swift

Blue Petrol 993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Aug 2015
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

58,890 mi
Last recorded58,890 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2014
Typical for 1998 Suzuki Swift56,826 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS908 RLA
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine993cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2014 58,890 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Off side front door hardly open from inside

Offside Front Ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Fail 4 Aug 2014 58,870 miles

Offside Headlamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.7.5c)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Off side front door hardly open from inside

Offside Front Ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Pass 25 Jul 2013 56,588 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2012 54,131 miles

offside rear trailing arm bush has slight play

Pass 29 Jul 2011 51,562 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2011 51,562 miles

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

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

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

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

Pass 22 May 2009 48,458 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2006 48,446 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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S908 RLA is a 1998 Suzuki Swift in Blue 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 S908 RLA, 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 S908 RLA registered?

S908 RLA is a 1998 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 24 August 1998.

Is S908 RLA safe to buy?

The MOT history for S908 RLA shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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