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S782 JBV

1998 Suzuki Swift

Green Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Nov 2012
Tests7 (7 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

83,240 mi
Last recorded83,240 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2011
Typical for 1998 Suzuki Swift56,826 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS782 JBV
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

7 pass
Pass 24 Oct 2011 83,240 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

nearside of vehicle has dammage but not structral

Pass 4 Nov 2010 72,394 miles

nearside rear tyre slightly perished

Pass 28 Oct 2009 65,177 miles

nearside rear tyre slightly perished

Pass 20 Oct 2008 57,057 miles

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

Pass 29 Oct 2007 47,575 miles

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

Pass 25 Oct 2006 34,428 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2005 32,515 miles

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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S782 JBV is a 1998 Suzuki Swift in Green with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 S782 JBV, 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 S782 JBV registered?

S782 JBV is a 1998 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 1 August 1998.

Is S782 JBV safe to buy?

The MOT history for S782 JBV shows 7 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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