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S56 NGF

1998 Suzuki Swift

White Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Apr 2027
Tests22 (21 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.5%

Mileage

45,116 mi
Last recorded45,116 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2026
Typical for 1998 Suzuki Swift56,826 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS56 NGF
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

21 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2026 45,116 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Apr 2025 43,789 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Apr 2024 42,336 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 27 Apr 2023 39,199 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2022 39,029 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2021 38,832 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2020 38,709 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2019 37,837 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2018 36,824 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2017 35,646 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2016 34,306 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2015 32,805 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2014 31,452 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2013 30,068 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2012 28,658 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2011 27,531 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2011 27,525 miles

Offside Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 16 Mar 2010 26,105 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2009 24,337 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2008 22,561 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2007 20,751 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2006 18,954 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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S56 NGF is a 1998 Suzuki Swift in White with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.5%.

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 S56 NGF, 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 S56 NGF registered?

S56 NGF is a 1998 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 7 August 1998.

Is S56 NGF safe to buy?

The MOT history for S56 NGF shows 22 tests with a 95.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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