1998 Suzuki Swift 1.0L Petrol · R416 AKO
1998 Suzuki Swift (1.0L, petrol). First registered 04 Feb 1998. Recorded mileage 87,720 miles. MOT valid until 15 Apr 2027. Taxed until 01 Dec 2026.
- Make & Model
- SUZUKI SWIFT
- Year / Origin
- 1998 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 15 Apr 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Dec 2026)
- Recorded Mileage
- 87,720 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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R416 AKO Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 14/04/2026
- 87,720 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 8 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (8 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
R416 AKO MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 1998 Suzuki Swift (R416 AKO) between March 2024 and April 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 14 April 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (8 issues), Brakes (4 issues), Suspension (4 issues), Steering (2 issues), Tyres (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 11 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural stren”; “Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely ”; “Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))”.
R416 AKO Mileage History
- 05/03/202479,598 mi
- 27/03/202479,598 mi
- 12/04/202479,599 mi+1 mi
- 14/04/202582,311 mi+2,712 mi
- 14/04/202687,720 mi+5,409 mi
Average of roughly 3,852 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for Suzuki Suzuki Swift (Mk1/ZC31S)
Our database tracks 3 specific mechanical faults and recurring failure patterns identified across UK MOT testing stations for this generation.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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