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S780 KRB

1998 Suzuki Swift

Green Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jul 2013
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

33,139 mi
Last recorded33,139 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2012
Typical for 1998 Suzuki Swift56,826 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS780 KRB
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2012 33,139 miles

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

The rear of the car (underneath) is corroded

Fail 6 Jul 2012 33,139 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

The hub cap is broken causing a sharp edge

The rear of the car (underneath) is corroded

Fail 9 Jun 2011 31,785 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

both front brake-discs worn

Pass 9 Jun 2011 31,785 miles

both front brake-discs worn

Pass 24 May 2010 30,275 miles
Pass 27 May 2009 29,864 miles
Pass 15 May 2008 28,930 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2007 28,408 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2007 28,408 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 21 Mar 2006 27,626 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2006 27,623 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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)

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Body has a projection caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Rear Mechanical brake component securing device loose (3.5.1i)

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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S780 KRB is a 1998 Suzuki Swift in Green with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 S780 KRB, 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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S780 KRB is a 1998 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 14 October 1998.

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