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S940 RDG

1998 Suzuki Swift

Green Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Aug 2020
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

92,382 mi
Last recorded92,382 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2019
Typical for 1998 Suzuki Swift56,826 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS940 RDG
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2019 92,382 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Obligatory indirect vision device slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Fail 27 Aug 2019 92,382 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Obligatory indirect vision device slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 24 Aug 2018 60,057 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 23 Aug 2018 59,913 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Aug 2017 41,138 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both (1.7.5a)

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

both rear tyres perished

coil spring corroded both rear (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 17 Aug 2017 41,134 miles

Direction indicators incorrect colour both rear (1.4.A.2f)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both (1.7.5a)

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

both rear tyres perished

coil spring corroded both rear (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 26 Aug 2016 36,061 miles

rear brake apllication slightly uneven

Pass 5 Oct 2015 31,571 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2015 31,570 miles

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 155/70r13t (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 16 Sep 2014 20,246 miles

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

Fail 15 Sep 2014 20,246 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

both front wiper blades smears the screen

nearside rear wheel brake binding

Pass 23 Sep 2013 16,524 miles

N/S/R brake binding slightly.

O/S/R exhaust silencer corroded & blowing at front.

Pass 13 Sep 2012 15,899 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2012 15,899 miles

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

Pass 19 Sep 2011 15,232 miles

N/S/F wiper blade rubber split at end.

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 24 Sep 2010 14,485 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2009 13,834 miles

Outer sidewalls cracked on N/S/F & both rear tyres.

Pass 22 Sep 2008 12,791 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2007 11,925 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2006 10,901 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2005 9,955 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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S940 RDG is a 1998 Suzuki Swift in Green with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 S940 RDG, 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 S940 RDG registered?

S940 RDG is a 1998 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 12 October 1998.

Is S940 RDG safe to buy?

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