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S705 REG

1998 Suzuki Swift

Red Petrol 993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Apr 2016
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

18,554 mi
Last recorded18,554 miles
Recorded on5 Apr 2016
Typical for 1998 Suzuki Swift56,826 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS705 REG
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine993cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Fail 5 Apr 2016 18,554 miles

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

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings inner arch (engine mounting) (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner arch (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

front cross member corroded

Pass 15 Apr 2015 13,216 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2015 13,216 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 10 Apr 2014 5,242 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Fail 11 Apr 2013 89,920 miles

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

Pass 11 Apr 2013 89,920 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2012 78,173 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 11 Apr 2012 78,173 miles

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 Mar 2011 74,890 miles

corrosion to rear underbody/suspension

n/s wiper blade splitting

Pass 31 Mar 2010 72,209 miles

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

Pass 9 Apr 2009 69,886 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2009 69,873 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Apr 2008 67,388 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2007 65,294 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2007 65,294 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 15 Sep 2006 60,953 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2006 60,946 miles

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

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

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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S705 REG is a 1998 Suzuki Swift in Red with a 993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 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 S705 REG, 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 S705 REG registered?

S705 REG is a 1998 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 24 September 1998.

Is S705 REG safe to buy?

The MOT history for S705 REG shows 17 tests with a 58.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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