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S623 BEH

1998 Suzuki Swift

Red Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Sep 2014
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

68,596 mi
Last recorded68,596 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2013
Typical for 1998 Suzuki Swift56,826 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS623 BEH
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2013 68,596 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test

Fail 30 Aug 2013 68,595 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

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

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test

Pass 31 Aug 2012 65,547 miles

N/S/Rear outer sill Dameged but no sharp edges.

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Fail 31 Aug 2012 65,547 miles

N/S/Rear outer sill Dameged but no sharp edges.

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 2 Sep 2011 61,159 miles

NEAR SIDE OUTER SILL DAMAGED

Oil leak

Fail 1 Sep 2011 61,134 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Oil leak

Pass 27 Aug 2010 56,179 miles

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

n/s/rear outer sill dameged but no sharp edges.

Pass 2 Sep 2009 51,843 miles

n/s/rear outer sill dameged but no sharp edges.

Fail 2 Sep 2009 51,843 miles

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

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 1 Aug 2008 47,962 miles

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

Pass 1 Aug 2008 47,962 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2007 43,774 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2007 43,774 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 29 Mar 2006 38,683 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2006 38,683 miles

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

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

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

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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S623 BEH is a 1998 Suzuki Swift in Red with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

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 S623 BEH, 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 S623 BEH registered?

S623 BEH is a 1998 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 1 August 1998.

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