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S721 REG

1998 Suzuki Swift

Turquoise Petrol 993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Aug 2010
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

86,979 mi
Last recorded86,979 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2009
Typical for 1998 Suzuki Swift56,826 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS721 REG
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year1998
ColourTurquoise
Fuel typePetrol
Engine993cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Fail 21 Aug 2009 86,979 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

coolant radiator deteriorated

front registration plate slightly deteriorated

Pass 21 Aug 2009 86,979 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

coolant radiator deteriorated

front registration plate slightly deteriorated

Fail 5 Oct 2006 86,802 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fuel cap/sealing device mounting flange/sealing method defective (7.2.4c)

Pass 5 Oct 2006 86,802 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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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S721 REG is a 1998 Suzuki Swift in Turquoise with a 993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 S721 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 S721 REG registered?

S721 REG is a 1998 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 14 October 1998.

Is S721 REG safe to buy?

The MOT history for S721 REG shows 4 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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