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S554 VAK

1998 Suzuki Swift

White Petrol 993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Sep 2009
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

87,460 mi
Last recorded87,460 miles
Recorded on6 Sep 2008
Typical for 1998 Suzuki Swift56,826 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS554 VAK
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine993cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Sep 2008 87,460 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2008 87,460 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 2 Aug 2007 75,517 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2006 65,706 miles

Nearside Inner Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Outer Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Steering retaining device missing (2.2.C.1g)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 11 Aug 2006 65,706 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2005 56,742 miles

both rear tyres are on the limit 1.6mm.

o/s cv boot to be replaced today on service.

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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S554 VAK is a 1998 Suzuki Swift in White with a 993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 S554 VAK, 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 S554 VAK registered?

S554 VAK is a 1998 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 31 August 1998.

Is S554 VAK safe to buy?

The MOT history for S554 VAK shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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