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S558 AGU

1998 Suzuki Swift

Green Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Feb 2020
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

31,490 mi
Last recorded31,490 miles
Recorded on1 Feb 2019
Typical for 1998 Suzuki Swift56,826 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS558 AGU
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Feb 2019 31,490 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 30 Jan 2018 30,932 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 19 Jan 2017 30,386 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Fail 19 Jan 2017 30,386 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Pass 29 Jan 2016 29,790 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front tyre have hairline cracks

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (2.4.G.1)

Pass 31 Jan 2015 28,844 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 8 Feb 2014 27,634 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Feb 2013 26,037 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2013 26,037 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

o/s/f side repeater lamp cover is missing

Pass 9 Feb 2012 24,152 miles

Battery needs to be better secured

Pass 9 Feb 2011 22,356 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2009 20,224 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2008 18,237 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2007 16,461 miles

offside front wiper blade split

Fail 26 Oct 2007 16,461 miles

Offside Outer Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Outer Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

offside front wiper blade split

Pass 23 Oct 2006 14,744 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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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S558 AGU is a 1998 Suzuki Swift in Green with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 S558 AGU, 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 S558 AGU registered?

S558 AGU is a 1998 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 24 August 1998.

Is S558 AGU safe to buy?

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