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S351 TKJ

1998 Suzuki Swift

Red Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Sep 2017
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

57,856 mi
Last recorded57,856 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2016
Typical for 1998 Suzuki Swift56,826 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS351 TKJ
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2016 57,856 miles

both rear wheel rims damaged

Pass 10 Sep 2015 56,709 miles

centre rear seat belt does not buckle

n/s/r inner wheel rim slightly damaged

Fail 10 Sep 2015 56,703 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

centre rear seat belt does not buckle

n/s/r inner wheel rim slightly damaged

Pass 20 Aug 2014 55,257 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2013 53,157 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 3 Sep 2013 53,157 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 5 Sep 2012 50,734 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 5 Sep 2012 50,734 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 1 Sep 2011 48,390 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2010 45,293 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 19 Aug 2009 41,517 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2008 38,024 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2007 34,704 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2006 31,145 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2005 27,530 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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S351 TKJ is a 1998 Suzuki Swift in Red with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 S351 TKJ, 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 S351 TKJ registered?

S351 TKJ is a 1998 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 4 September 1998.

Is S351 TKJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for S351 TKJ shows 15 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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