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S447 BVO

1998 Suzuki Swift

Red Petrol 993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Oct 2011
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

80,156 mi
Last recorded80,156 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2010
Typical for 1998 Suzuki Swift56,826 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS447 BVO
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine993cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2010 80,156 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 3 Oct 2009 76,823 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2008 72,147 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

brake pipes covered in grease.

cant check rear springs fully.

Pass 10 Aug 2007
Fail 9 Aug 2007

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

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

engine oil overfield

Pass 31 Aug 2006 55,241 miles

nearside front tyre perrished.

Fail 25 Aug 2006 54,886 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

1. nearside front tyre badly perrished, no chordes showing.

Pass 1 Aug 2005 38,868 miles

1. both front and offside rear tyres perrished. †2. surface corrosion on inner edge of front discs. †3. exhaust corroded at rear.

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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S447 BVO is a 1998 Suzuki Swift in Red with a 993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 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 S447 BVO, 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 S447 BVO registered?

S447 BVO is a 1998 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 15 August 1998.

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