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S714 KLJ

1998 Suzuki Swift

Red Petrol 993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jun 2012
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

56,713 mi
Last recorded56,713 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2011
Typical for 1998 Suzuki Swift56,826 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS714 KLJ
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine993cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2011 56,713 miles

front metal brake pipes corroded

front tyres 2mm

underside corroded

wear to front discs

Pass 15 Jun 2010 54,520 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 17 Jun 2009 51,742 miles

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

both number plates deteriorated slightly

Fail 17 Jun 2009 51,742 miles

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

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

both number plates deteriorated slightly

Pass 16 Jun 2008 48,300 miles

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

front number plate faded

Pass 11 Jun 2007 44,026 miles

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

Pass 13 Jun 2006 40,108 miles

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

nearside rear tyre 2mm outer edge

Fail 13 Jun 2006 40,108 miles

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

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

nearside rear tyre 2mm outer edge

Pass 6 Jun 2005 35,934 miles

off side rear tyre outer side wall perished

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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S714 KLJ is a 1998 Suzuki Swift in Red with a 993cc 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 S714 KLJ, 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 S714 KLJ registered?

S714 KLJ is a 1998 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 30 September 1998.

Is S714 KLJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for S714 KLJ 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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