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S608 KNW

1998 Suzuki Swift

Green Petrol 993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Sep 2014
Tests8 (8 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

90,512 mi
Last recorded90,512 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2013
Typical for 1998 Suzuki Swift56,826 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS608 KNW
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine993cc

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MOT History

8 pass
Pass 1 Sep 2013 90,512 miles

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

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

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 31 Aug 2012 88,081 miles

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

no rear seats or seatbelts fitted

Pass 3 Sep 2011 85,297 miles

rear seats removed

Pass 26 Aug 2010 83,065 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

both rear tyres starting to perish and crack

Pass 25 Sep 2009 81,263 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Aug 2008 69,205 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Oil leak

Pass 17 Sep 2007 61,242 miles

oil leaking from engine front cover

oil leaking from gearbox rear end plate

Pass 23 Sep 2006 52,213 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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S608 KNW is a 1998 Suzuki Swift in Green with a 993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 S608 KNW, 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 S608 KNW registered?

S608 KNW is a 1998 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 24 December 1998.

Is S608 KNW safe to buy?

The MOT history for S608 KNW shows 8 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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