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S75 BWV

1998 Suzuki Swift

Red Petrol 993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Sep 2012
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

40,112 mi
Last recorded40,112 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2011
Typical for 1998 Suzuki Swift56,826 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS75 BWV
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine993cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2011 40,112 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

NEARSIDE STEERING RACK END SLIGHT PLAY

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

OFFSIDE FRONT SUSPENSION COMPONENTS COVERED IN ENGINE OIL NOT YET ONTO BRAKE LININGS

REAR LAMP UNITS CRACKED NO WHITE LIGHTS VISIBLE TO REAR

SLIGHT CORROSION TO REAR INNER SILLS, INNER WHEEL ARCHES AND OUTER SILL AREAS

Oil leak

Fail 19 Sep 2011 40,112 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

NEARSIDE STEERING RACK END SLIGHT PLAY

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

OFFSIDE FRONT SUSPENSION COMPONENTS COVERED IN ENGINE OIL NOT YET ONTO BRAKE LININGS

REAR LAMP UNITS CRACKED NO WHITE LIGHTS VISIBLE TO REAR

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

Oil leak

Pass 29 Jul 2010 35,689 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Oil leak

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

both rear light lenses cracked

offside and nearside rear inner sills corroding outer sills corroding front crossmember corroding

offside front seat belt slow to retract

Pass 16 Jul 2009 31,850 miles

FRONT CROSSMEMBER CORRODED NOT PRESCRIBED AREA

NEARSIDE REAR LIGHT LENS CRACKED

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

REAR WHEEL BEARING NOISY NEARSIDE

SLIGHT PLAY STEERING RACK ENDS

SUMP CORRODING AND LEAKING

Nail in offside rear tyre

Fail 14 Jul 2009 31,844 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

FRONT CROSSMEMBER CORRODED NOT PRESCRIBED AREA

NEARSIDE REAR LIGHT LENS CRACKED

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

REAR WHEEL BEARING NOISY NEARSIDE

SLIGHT PLAY STEERING RACK ENDS

SUMP CORRODING AND LEAKING

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 4 Aug 2008 25,179 miles

FRONT CHASSIS LEGS CORRODING

FRONT CROSSMEMBER CORRODING NOT PRESCRIBED

Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

PARKING BRAKE COMING TO END OF TRAVEL

SLIGHT PLAY NEARSIDE RACK END

Pass 7 Aug 2007 14,122 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

NEARSIDE REAR LAMP CRACKED

Pass 9 Aug 2006 10,413 miles

FRONT CHASSIS LEGS CORRDING NOT HOLED

NEARSIDE REAR LIGHT CRACKED

PLAY IN NEARSIDE STEERING RACK

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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S75 BWV is a 1998 Suzuki Swift in Red with a 993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 S75 BWV, 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 S75 BWV registered?

S75 BWV is a 1998 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 25 August 1998.

Is S75 BWV safe to buy?

The MOT history for S75 BWV shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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