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S636 BEH

1998 Suzuki Swift

Red Petrol 993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Sep 2010
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

50,717 mi
Last recorded50,717 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2009
Typical for 1998 Suzuki Swift56,826 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS636 BEH
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine993cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2009 50,717 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

all brake hose ferrules have slight corrosion

exhaust system lightly corroded

front and rear brake pipes heavily greased

under tray fitted to front to rear brake pipes

underneath vehicle has light corrosion all over

wiper blades split but clear screen

Fail 12 Aug 2009 50,717 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

all brake hose ferrules have slight corrosion

exhaust system lightly corroded

front and rear brake pipes heavily greased

under tray fitted to front to rear brake pipes

underneath vehicle has light corrosion all over

wiper blades split but clear screen

Pass 1 Sep 2008 40,390 miles

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

front brake discs and brake pads worn slightly

Pass 6 Sep 2007 32,101 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2006 24,656 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2006 24,524 miles

Centre Upper Stop lamp insecure (1.2.1a)

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

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

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

Rear An item not tested (Manual)

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

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

Pass 22 Aug 2005 19,162 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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S636 BEH is a 1998 Suzuki Swift in Red with a 993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 S636 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 S636 BEH registered?

S636 BEH is a 1998 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 7 August 1998.

Is S636 BEH safe to buy?

The MOT history for S636 BEH shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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