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S698 AGU

1998 Suzuki Swift

Green Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Mar 2014
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

46,705 mi
Last recorded46,705 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2014
Typical for 1998 Suzuki Swift56,826 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS698 AGU
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Fail 17 Mar 2014 46,705 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 6 Mar 2013 37,401 miles

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

nearside rear tyre side wall starting to crack

nearside rear tyre starting to split at repair in tread area

Fail 26 Feb 2013 37,260 miles

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

nearside rear tyre side wall starting to crack

nearside rear tyre starting to split at repair in tread area

Pass 28 Feb 2012 27,888 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2010 18,363 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2009 7,867 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2008 1,062 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2007 93,664 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Jul 2006 87,572 miles

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

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

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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S698 AGU is a 1998 Suzuki Swift in Green with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 S698 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was S698 AGU registered?

S698 AGU is a 1998 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 7 August 1998.

Is S698 AGU safe to buy?

The MOT history for S698 AGU shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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