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S665 AGU

1998 Suzuki Swift

Blue Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Oct 2020
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

64,357 mi
Last recorded64,357 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2019
Typical for 1998 Suzuki Swift56,826 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS665 AGU
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2019 64,357 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2019 64,334 miles

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 23 Oct 2018 62,042 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2018 62,042 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Oct 2017 59,648 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2016 56,680 miles

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

Offside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Sml oil leak possible sump gasket

Pass 19 Sep 2015 54,266 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2015 54,262 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Pass 11 Sep 2014 52,384 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2014 52,384 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Pass 16 Sep 2013 49,640 miles

Oil leak

Fail 9 Sep 2013 49,577 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak

Pass 14 Sep 2012 46,303 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2011 43,863 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2011 43,863 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 30 Aug 2010 41,734 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

nearside rear tyre has a cut in sidewall but not deep enough to reach the plt or cords

service brake has only just met the required brake efficiency

sidewall slightly deteriorated to both rear tyres

Fail 27 Aug 2010 41,734 miles

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

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

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

nearside rear tyre has a cut in sidewall but not deep enough to reach the plt or cords

sidewall slightly deteriorated to both rear tyres

Pass 28 Aug 2009 40,340 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside and nearside rear tyres inner and outer walls perished

Fail 28 Aug 2009 40,340 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside and nearside rear tyres inner and outer walls perished

Pass 22 Aug 2008 38,385 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2007 34,664 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2006 31,224 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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S665 AGU 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 S665 AGU, 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 S665 AGU registered?

S665 AGU is a 1998 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 8 August 1998.

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