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S703 AGU

1998 Suzuki Swift

White Petrol 993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jun 2016
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

85,574 mi
Last recorded85,574 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2015
Typical for 1998 Suzuki Swift56,826 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS703 AGU
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine993cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2015 85,574 miles

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

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

front crossmember corroding

Fail 11 Jun 2015 85,674 miles

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

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

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

front crossmember corroding

Pass 7 Jun 2014 80,701 miles

Engine oil on minimum

Front pipe exhaust perforated and leaking

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

Pass 25 Jun 2013 74,844 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

both rear tyres heavily cracked

Pass 30 Jun 2012 67,102 miles

155/70/R13/75T. OF 4 OR 3 NR 3 NF 2mm.

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Fail 30 Jun 2012 67,102 miles

Offside Lower Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

155/70/R13/75T. OF 4 OR 3 NR 3 NF 2mm.

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 11 Jun 2011 60,250 miles

o/s/f inner wheel arch cover insecure

Pass 26 Jun 2010 54,017 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

o/s/f plastic inner wheel arch trim insecure

rear tyres perishing slightly on sidewalls

Fail 26 Jun 2010 54,017 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

o/s/f plastic inner wheel arch trim insecure

rear tyres perishing slightly on sidewalls

Pass 26 Jun 2009 43,451 miles

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

Pass 30 Jun 2008 36,515 miles

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

windscreen badly scratched

Pass 3 Aug 2007 34,258 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2007 34,258 miles

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

Pass 7 Aug 2006 31,308 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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S703 AGU is a 1998 Suzuki Swift in White with a 993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 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 S703 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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S703 AGU is a 1998 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 6 August 1998.

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