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S58 BWV

1998 Suzuki Swift

Red Petrol 993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Aug 2013
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

93,724 mi
Last recorded93,724 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2012
Typical for 1998 Suzuki Swift56,826 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS58 BWV
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine993cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2012 93,724 miles

Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

advise there is a 23% imbalance on the rear service brakes when applied together

rear brakes noisy on application

Pass 21 Jul 2011 92,975 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2011 92,954 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 26 Jul 2010 88,447 miles

rear compensator to offside rear brake pipe corroding

Pass 27 Jul 2009 84,372 miles

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

both rear tyres walls perishing

front brake pads low

rear service brake poor effort

wear in front brake discs

Fail 27 Jul 2009 84,372 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

both rear tyres walls perishing

front brake pads low

offside windscreen wiper poor

rear service brake poor effort

wear in front brake discs

Pass 22 Jul 2008 78,985 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2008 78,930 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 25 Jul 2007 72,228 miles

Exhaust emissions suspect

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

both registration plate lights poor intesity

offside wiper slightly deteriorated

Pass 25 Jul 2006 66,720 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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S58 BWV is a 1998 Suzuki Swift in Red with a 993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 S58 BWV, 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 S58 BWV registered?

S58 BWV is a 1998 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 1 August 1998.

Is S58 BWV safe to buy?

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