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S440 BAA

1998 Suzuki Swift

Green Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jul 2018
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

36,259 mi
Last recorded36,259 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2018
Typical for 1998 Suzuki Swift56,826 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS440 BAA
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Fail 4 Jul 2018 36,259 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 3 Jul 2017 35,840 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 5 Jul 2016 35,335 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2015 34,609 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Pass 8 Jul 2014 33,849 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2013 32,929 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 9 Jul 2012 32,113 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2011 30,844 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2010 29,731 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2009 28,201 miles

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

Pass 12 Jun 2009 28,201 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2008 25,374 miles

front brake pads getting low

Pass 11 Jun 2007 21,986 miles

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 15 Jun 2006 20,603 miles

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

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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S440 BAA is a 1998 Suzuki Swift in Green with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 S440 BAA, 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 S440 BAA registered?

S440 BAA is a 1998 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 1 August 1998.

Is S440 BAA safe to buy?

The MOT history for S440 BAA shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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