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S468 UCL

1998 Suzuki Swift

White Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jun 2011
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

90,389 mi
Last recorded90,389 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2010
Typical for 1998 Suzuki Swift56,826 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS468 UCL
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2010 90,389 miles
Fail 14 May 2010 90,377 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Oil leak

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 11 May 2009 83,958 miles

n/s/f tyre worn close to limit

slight oil leak

Pass 14 May 2008 79,567 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2006 74,219 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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S468 UCL is a 1998 Suzuki Swift in White with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 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 S468 UCL, 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 S468 UCL registered?

S468 UCL is a 1998 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 25 September 1998.

Is S468 UCL safe to buy?

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