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S604 COU

1998 Suzuki Swift

Red Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Apr 2014
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

70,822 mi
Last recorded70,822 miles
Recorded on5 Apr 2013
Typical for 1998 Suzuki Swift56,826 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS604 COU
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Apr 2013 70,822 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside rear tyre perrished

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

Wiper blades not clearing clearing screen very well

Pass 16 Apr 2012 58,588 miles

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

Fail 16 Apr 2012 58,588 miles

Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 26 Apr 2011 51,975 miles

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

Pass 19 Apr 2010 45,323 miles

o/s/f flexy brake hose slightly insecure

Pass 27 Apr 2009 38,816 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2008 36,597 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2008 36,591 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Offside Rear An item not tested (Manual)

Pass 26 Jun 2007 33,757 miles

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

Pass 13 Jul 2006 31,231 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2005 30,068 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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S604 COU is a 1998 Suzuki Swift in Red with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 S604 COU, 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 S604 COU registered?

S604 COU is a 1998 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 26 October 1998.

Is S604 COU safe to buy?

The MOT history for S604 COU shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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