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S713 REG

1998 Suzuki Swift

Green Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Nov 2012
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

68,688 mi
Last recorded68,688 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2011
Typical for 1998 Suzuki Swift56,826 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS713 REG
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2011 68,688 miles

Brake pipe slightly damaged (2.2.D.2b)

offside door mirror taped up

Fail 4 Nov 2011 68,675 miles

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

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

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

Brake pipe slightly damaged (2.2.D.2b)

offside door mirror taped up

Fail 3 Nov 2010 57,663 miles

Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Pass 3 Nov 2010 57,663 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2009 46,539 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Nov 2008 37,528 miles

corrosion on exhaust front and centre sections.

front number plate de laminating.

front tyres worn on inner edge,with surface perishing .remaining tread depth 3 mm approx

offside and nearside front track control arm rearmost bushes starting to de laminate.

offside rear flexi brake hose touching lower track control arm,

Pass 5 Nov 2007 26,931 miles

corrosion on nearside front inner steel brake pipe.

front brake pad linings appear low advise further investigation.

Fail 2 Nov 2007 26,777 miles

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)

corrosion on nearside front inner steel brake pipe.

front brake pad linings appear low advise further investigation.

Pass 11 Nov 2006 19,120 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2006 19,120 miles

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

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

Both rear tyres showing age related cracking

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

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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S713 REG is a 1998 Suzuki Swift in Green with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 S713 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was S713 REG registered?

S713 REG is a 1998 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 24 September 1998.

Is S713 REG safe to buy?

The MOT history for S713 REG shows 10 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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