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S775 TKG

1998 Suzuki Swift

Red Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Feb 2019
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

70,170 mi
Last recorded70,170 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2018
Typical for 1998 Suzuki Swift56,826 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS775 TKG
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2018 70,170 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 2 to 3 mm (4.1.E.1)

both inner /outter sills s/corosion

s/corosion to under body/parts

Pass 1 Aug 2017 70,116 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 23 Aug 2016 70,073 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

car is rusty

Fail 16 Aug 2016 70,073 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

car is rusty

eml is on

Pass 26 Aug 2015 70,051 miles

EML on

front cross member holed

Pass 19 Jun 2014 69,661 miles

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

car going rusty

front exhaust rusty

Fail 19 Jun 2014 69,661 miles

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

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

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

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

car going rusty

front exhaust rusty

Pass 13 Jun 2013 68,135 miles

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

Fail 13 Jun 2013 68,135 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Jun 2012 64,442 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

corrosion drivers floor

Fail 20 Jun 2012 64,442 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

corrosion drivers floor

Pass 24 Jun 2011 61,898 miles

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

different size tyres front to rear

engine management light on

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

Fail 24 Jun 2011 61,897 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

different size tyres front to rear

engine management light on

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 18 May 2010 588,312 miles
Fail 17 May 2010 58,831 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 26 Jan 2009 56,535 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2009 56,534 miles

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

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

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

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

n/s/f tyre worn on innside edge/////o/s/f tyre on 2mm

Pass 17 Jan 2008 54,037 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2006 47,723 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2006 47,719 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 5 Jul 2005 39,816 miles

Nearside Front Front drive shaft coupling flexible rubber or fabric coupling unit slightly cracked (2.5.C.1d)

Offside Front Front drive shaft coupling flexible rubber or fabric coupling unit slightly cracked (2.5.C.1d)

near side front tyre inner outer close to limit (2mm)

off side front tyre inner outer edge close to limit (2mm)

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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S775 TKG is a 1998 Suzuki Swift in Red with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 S775 TKG, 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 S775 TKG registered?

S775 TKG is a 1998 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 1 December 1998.

Is S775 TKG safe to buy?

The MOT history for S775 TKG shows 21 tests with a 61.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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