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S798 BYJ

1998 Suzuki Swift

Green Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jan 2011
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

56,649 mi
Last recorded56,649 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2010
Typical for 1998 Suzuki Swift56,826 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS798 BYJ
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2010 56,649 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Jan 2009 50,667 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2009 50,667 miles

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

rear fuel pipes slight corred

Fail 26 Feb 2008 46,784 miles

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

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 26 Feb 2008 46,784 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2007 45,420 miles

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

Pass 15 Sep 2006 42,223 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2005 37,375 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

fuel pipes corroded

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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S798 BYJ is a 1998 Suzuki Swift in Green with a 1,298cc 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 S798 BYJ, 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 S798 BYJ registered?

S798 BYJ is a 1998 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 1 August 1998.

Is S798 BYJ safe to buy?

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