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S671 AGU

1998 Suzuki Swift

Red Petrol 993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Oct 2018
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

52,519 mi
Last recorded52,519 miles
Recorded on13 Sep 2017
Typical for 1998 Suzuki Swift56,826 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS671 AGU
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine993cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 13 Sep 2017 52,519 miles

Nearside rear light cracked

Rear back panel damaged

Fail 12 Sep 2017 52,519 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside rear light cracked

Offside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Rear back panel damaged

offside rear light perishing

Pass 5 Oct 2016 42,389 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside rear light cracked

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Rear tyres starting to perish

damage to offside rear bumper

Pass 12 Oct 2015 32,904 miles

both rear and nearside front tyres perished and cracked and in general poor condition

slight damage to nearside rear light unit

Fail 12 Oct 2015 32,904 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

both rear and nearside front tyres perished and cracked and in general poor condition

slight damage to nearside rear light unit

Pass 25 Sep 2014 27,673 miles

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

Nearside Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

Pass 4 Sep 2013 26,769 miles

both front and rear registration plates showing signs of wear

both front and rear tyres cracking

Fail 4 Sep 2013 26,769 miles

Rear Body has a projection caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

both front and rear registration plates showing signs of wear

both front and rear tyres cracking

Pass 10 Sep 2012 25,964 miles

all tyres cracking

n/s front indi lens broken

rear bumper damage

rear silencer poor

Pass 23 Aug 2011 25,044 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2010 24,317 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2010 24,316 miles

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

Pass 14 Sep 2009 23,498 miles

nearside front tyre starting to crack

offside front tyre cracking

slight play in offside rear wheel bearing

Fail 14 Sep 2009 23,498 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

nearside front tyre starting to crack

offside front tyre cracking

slight play in offside rear wheel bearing

Pass 9 Sep 2008 22,603 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2008 22,602 miles

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

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

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

Fail 10 Sep 2007 21,816 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 10 Sep 2007 21,816 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2006 20,644 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2005 18,919 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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S671 AGU is a 1998 Suzuki Swift in Red with a 993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 S671 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 S671 AGU registered?

S671 AGU is a 1998 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 1 August 1998.

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