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S492 TKK

1998 Suzuki Swift

Red Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jun 2027
Tests27 (21 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

79,721 mi
Last recorded79,721 miles
Recorded on20 Jun 2026
Typical for 1998 Suzuki Swift56,826 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS492 TKK
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

21 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Jun 2026 79,721 miles

Nearside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre perishing aswell (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear seatbelt slow to retract

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Jun 2025 67,490 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Jun 2025 67,490 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Jun 2024 57,275 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2023 45,896 miles

Nearside Rear seat belt mechanism slow to retract belt

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front tyres perished between treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front [email protected] (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 29 Jun 2023 45,896 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm outer TWI IN PLACES AS MARKED (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear seat belt mechanism slow to retract belt

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front tyres perished between treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front [email protected] (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Jun 2022 34,556 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 25 Jun 2022 34,556 miles

Nearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 14 Jun 2021 34,539 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 10 Sep 2020 34,506 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2019 34,284 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2018 34,024 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2017 33,764 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2016 33,376 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2015 32,971 miles

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Pass 27 Aug 2014 32,515 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2013 31,840 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2012 31,083 miles

damp around steering rack

Fail 13 Sep 2012 31,080 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

damp around steering rack

Pass 13 Sep 2011 29,890 miles

advise minor marks in windscreen

advise slight condensation in osr light cluster

Fail 12 Sep 2011 29,890 miles

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

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

advise minor marks in windscreen

advise slight bind on nsr brakes

advise slight condensation in osr light cluster

Pass 25 Aug 2010 28,437 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2009 27,267 miles

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

Fail 25 Aug 2009 27,267 miles

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

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

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Pass 10 Sep 2008 25,875 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2007 23,989 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2006 22,059 miles

Nearside Front Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Offside Front Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

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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S492 TKK is a 1998 Suzuki Swift in Red with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 S492 TKK, 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 S492 TKK registered?

S492 TKK is a 1998 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 30 September 1998.

Is S492 TKK safe to buy?

The MOT history for S492 TKK shows 27 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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