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S722 DGK

1998 Suzuki Swift

Green Petrol 993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Nov 2015
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

48,575 mi
Last recorded48,575 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2015
Typical for 1998 Suzuki Swift56,826 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS722 DGK
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine993cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Fail 24 Nov 2015 48,575 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

All 4 coilsprings are heavily corroded

Both rear tyres are heavily perished

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

OSR tyre is on 3mm

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 7 Nov 2014 46,293 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

NSF tyre wall has a large gash but no cords are visable at time of test

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

OSR tyre is very heavily perished and starting to crack

Offside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Fail 4 Nov 2014 46,267 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

NSF tyre wall has a large gash but no cords are visable at time of test

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

OSR tyre is very heavily perished and starting to crack

Offside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 16 Nov 2013 43,480 miles

both rear tyres over 10 years

Fail 4 Nov 2013 43,295 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

both rear tyres over 10 years

Pass 6 Nov 2012 40,541 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2011 40,335 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 1 Nov 2011 40,335 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2010 40,067 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2009 39,604 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 26 Oct 2009 39,604 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 31 Oct 2008 38,852 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2008 38,852 miles

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

Pass 20 Nov 2007 38,010 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 24 Oct 2006 35,783 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2006 35,782 miles

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

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

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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S722 DGK is a 1998 Suzuki Swift in Green with a 993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 S722 DGK, 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 S722 DGK registered?

S722 DGK is a 1998 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 25 September 1998.

Is S722 DGK safe to buy?

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