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S685 BDU

1998 Suzuki Swift

Green Petrol 993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jul 2016
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

62,829 mi
Last recorded62,829 miles
Recorded on9 Jul 2015
Typical for 1998 Suzuki Swift56,826 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS685 BDU
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine993cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Jul 2015 62,829 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2014 58,099 miles

Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

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

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

nsr brake bind not effecting brake performance

Pass 28 Aug 2013 57,351 miles

nearside rear brake slightly binding but not effecting performance

Fail 28 Aug 2013 57,351 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

nearside rear brake slightly binding but not effecting performance

Pass 29 Aug 2012 56,706 miles

nearside rear brake binding slightly

Pass 26 Aug 2011 56,037 miles

nearside rear brake binding slightly

Fail 25 Aug 2011 56,037 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

lower braking effort offside rear service brake

nearside rear brake binding slightly

Pass 27 Aug 2010 55,402 miles

offside rear brake binding slightly

Pass 26 Aug 2009 54,658 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2008 53,895 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2007 52,977 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2006 51,564 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 12 Sep 2005 50,509 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

slight noise from rear hubs ???

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 BDU is a 1998 Suzuki Swift in Green with a 993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 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 BDU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was S685 BDU registered?

S685 BDU is a 1998 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 25 September 1998.

Is S685 BDU safe to buy?

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