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S685 AGU

1998 Suzuki Swift

Green Petrol 1209cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Mar 2012
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

105,511 mi
Last recorded105,511 miles
Recorded on8 Mar 2011
Typical for 1998 Suzuki Swift56,826 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS685 AGU
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,209cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Mar 2011 105,511 miles

front pads low

rear seats not fitted time of test

Pass 19 Mar 2010 98,931 miles

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

rear tyres outerwallsperished and cracking ok when tested

Fail 23 Feb 2010 98,617 miles

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

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

rear tyre sidewalls cracked and perished ok when tested

Fail 19 Feb 2010 98,488 miles

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

Front registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

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

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

rear tyre sidewalls cracked and perished ok when tested

Pass 6 Jan 2009 91,702 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2008 87,323 miles

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

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

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

front number plate slightly tarnished

nearside rear tyre has slight cracking to walls

slight roughness to nearside rear wheel bearing

Pass 5 Jan 2007 84,500 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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S685 AGU is a 1998 Suzuki Swift in Green with a 1,209cc 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 S685 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 S685 AGU registered?

S685 AGU is a 1998 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 15 August 1998.

Is S685 AGU safe to buy?

The MOT history for S685 AGU 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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