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S576 NEF

1998 Suzuki Swift

Red Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Apr 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

98,755 mi
Last recorded98,755 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2009
Typical for 1998 Suzuki Swift56,826 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS576 NEF
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2009 98,755 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2009 98,754 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

N/s mirror cracked. Condition of o/s/f indicator. Corrosion to floor,chassis and inner sills. Rear tyres near limit.

Pass 2 Apr 2008 89,750 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2008 89,750 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage obviously incorrectly adjusted (3.6.E.3)

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 21 Dec 2006 80,388 miles

N/s mirror cracked. Condition of o/s/r tyre. Corrosion to brake pipes.

Fail 21 Dec 2006 80,388 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

N/s mirror cracked. Condition of o/s/r tyre. Corrosion to brake pipes.

Pass 24 Oct 2005 72,911 miles

n/s front fog light broken

n/s wing mirror broken

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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S576 NEF is a 1998 Suzuki Swift in Red with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 S576 NEF, 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 S576 NEF registered?

S576 NEF is a 1998 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 30 November 1998.

Is S576 NEF safe to buy?

The MOT history for S576 NEF shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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