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S710 MEW

1998 Suzuki Swift

Red Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jul 2015
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

41,902 mi
Last recorded41,902 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2014
Typical for 1998 Suzuki Swift56,826 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS710 MEW
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2014 41,902 miles

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

Fail 14 Jul 2014 41,902 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Jun 2013 36,644 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2013 36,644 miles

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 10 Jul 2012 36,081 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2011 35,092 miles

exhaust bracket snaped

washers poor operation

Pass 8 Jul 2010 33,713 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2010 33,713 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Jun 2009 31,243 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2008 27,441 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2007 24,696 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2006 43,650 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2005 18,293 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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S710 MEW is a 1998 Suzuki Swift in Red with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 S710 MEW, 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 S710 MEW registered?

S710 MEW is a 1998 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 1 August 1998.

Is S710 MEW safe to buy?

The MOT history for S710 MEW shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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