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S621 BGJ

1998 Suzuki Swift

Blue Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Sep 2019
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

61,407 mi
Last recorded61,407 miles
Recorded on31 Aug 2018
Typical for 1998 Suzuki Swift56,826 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS621 BGJ
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 31 Aug 2018 61,407 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

corrosion forming in places (underside)

Pass 8 Aug 2017 60,408 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2017 60,408 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 1 Sep 2016 59,508 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2016 59,508 miles

Offside Front Body or chassis has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings floor pan jacking point (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 2 Sep 2015 59,266 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 2 Sep 2015 59,266 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Pass 2 Sep 2014 58,231 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2014 58,231 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 3 Sep 2013 57,279 miles

n/s/r damaged, front pads getting low

Pass 31 Aug 2012 56,117 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2011 54,956 miles

tail gate damaged

Pass 19 Aug 2010 53,630 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)

Fail 19 Aug 2010 53,630 miles

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

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

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 27 Aug 2009 51,978 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2009 51,978 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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)

Pass 1 Aug 2008 49,557 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2007 48,254 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2007 48,254 miles

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

Pass 1 Aug 2006 47,064 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2005 45,861 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2005 45,861 miles

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

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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S621 BGJ is a 1998 Suzuki Swift in Blue with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 S621 BGJ, 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 S621 BGJ registered?

S621 BGJ is a 1998 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 19 August 1998.

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