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S116 BTA

1998 Suzuki Swift

Red Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jan 2009
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

49,660 mi
Last recorded49,660 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2008
Typical for 1998 Suzuki Swift56,826 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS116 BTA
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2008 49,660 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2008 49,660 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Direction indicator incomplete (1.5.A1b)

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 21 Nov 2006 42,728 miles

Slight damage on offside front indicator lens

Pass 7 Dec 2005 35,664 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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S116 BTA is a 1998 Suzuki Swift in Red with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 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 S116 BTA, 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 S116 BTA registered?

S116 BTA is a 1998 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 30 September 1998.

Is S116 BTA safe to buy?

The MOT history for S116 BTA shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does S116 BTA have outstanding finance?

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