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S933 RVU

1998 Suzuki Swift

Green Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Sep 2026
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

26,664 mi
Last recorded26,664 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2025
Typical for 1998 Suzuki Swift56,826 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS933 RVU
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2025 26,664 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2025 26,554 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Sep 2024 25,414 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2023 24,700 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2023 24,670 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 2 Sep 2022 23,922 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing n/s o/s front and rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 27 Sep 2021 23,166 miles

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 21 Sep 2021 23,162 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 22 Sep 2020 22,384 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 23 Sep 2019 21,750 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2019 21,737 miles

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 25 Sep 2018 20,729 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2017 19,346 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2016 18,956 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2015 18,585 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2014 18,062 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2013 17,789 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2012 17,333 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2011 16,556 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2010 15,565 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2009 14,462 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2008 13,460 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2007 12,734 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2006 12,107 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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S933 RVU is a 1998 Suzuki Swift in Green with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 S933 RVU, 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 S933 RVU registered?

S933 RVU is a 1998 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 18 August 1998.

Is S933 RVU safe to buy?

The MOT history for S933 RVU shows 24 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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