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Swallow Royale MOT failure rate

What a Swallow Royale fails its MOT on, from real DVSA test data, and the part that resolves each item.

Based on 23 MOT tests in DVSA data.

We hold 23 MOT tests for the Swallow Royale in the DVSA data. That is a smaller sample than our high-volume models, so treat these figures as indicative rather than definitive.

On what we have, about 8.7% fail, most often on exhaust & emissions. For a precise picture of your own car, use the registration check on the home page. Confirm any part against your registration or VIN before buying.

What it fails on, and why

Exhaust & emissions50.0% of failures

Exhaust failures cover leaks, insecure mountings and emissions over the limit. A blowing exhaust, a failed lambda reading or a diesel that smokes beyond the limit will fail.

The parts that fix each

If your car has just failed, you have 10 working days to fix the items and get a free partial retest. These are the usual parts; confirm the exact fitment against your registration or VIN before buying.

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Other models

Swallow Doretti MOT failures23.3% failure rateSwallow Gadabout MOT failures6.7% failure rateSwallow Locost MOT failures15.4% failure rateFord Fiesta MOT failures27.1% failure rate

Sources: DVSA MOT History API: MOT test results and defect data ยท DVSA MOT testing data for Great Britain