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S128 BTA

1998 Suzuki Swift

Red Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Aug 2020
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

12,947 mi
Last recorded12,947 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2019
Typical for 1998 Suzuki Swift56,826 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS128 BTA
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2019 12,947 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2018 5,141 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2017 98,887 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2017 98,881 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases x 4 (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

exhaust centre hanger corroded off

Pass 18 Jul 2016 90,465 miles

exhaust system rusty

front exhaust joint rusty and slight chuff

n/s/f tyre worn to limit and worn on inner edge

o/s/r wheel bearing slightly noisy and worn

vehicle needs tracking

Pass 20 Jul 2015
Pass 8 Aug 2014 77,805 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2013 73,761 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means (7.2.4b)

Pass 1 Jul 2013 73,761 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2012 71,830 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2012 33,891 miles

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 13 Jul 2011 71,302 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2011 71,302 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Offside rear tyre sidewall cracking

Pass 6 Jul 2010 70,765 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Jul 2009 70,237 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 6 Jul 2009 70,237 miles

Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 14 Jul 2008 69,884 miles

NSF Tyre poor condition cracking in tread

Fail 12 Jul 2008 69,884 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

NSF Tyre poor condition cracking in tread

Pass 17 Jul 2007 66,882 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2007 66,881 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 18 Jul 2006 61,778 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2005 57,708 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2005 57,691 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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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S128 BTA is a 1998 Suzuki Swift in Red with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 S128 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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S128 BTA is a 1998 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 1 August 1998.

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