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S543 NBV

1998 Suzuki Swift

Red Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Sep 2018
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

42,746 mi
Last recorded42,746 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2017
Typical for 1998 Suzuki Swift56,826 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS543 NBV
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2017 42,746 miles

Nearside Front tyre age cracks

Nearside Rear tyre age cracks.

Offside Rear tyre age cracks.

Pass 2 Sep 2016 41,691 miles

age cracks 2 x rear tyres.

Pass 28 Aug 2015 40,791 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2014 39,725 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2014 39,725 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Pass 6 Sep 2013 38,406 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2013 38,400 miles

Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 7 Sep 2012 37,099 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2011 35,672 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2010 34,253 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2009 32,423 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2008 30,507 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2007 28,979 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2006 27,439 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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S543 NBV is a 1998 Suzuki Swift in Red 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 S543 NBV, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was S543 NBV registered?

S543 NBV is a 1998 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 14 August 1998.

Is S543 NBV safe to buy?

The MOT history for S543 NBV 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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