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S802 BYJ

1998 Suzuki Swift

Green Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Feb 2021
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

40,040 mi
Last recorded40,040 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2020
Typical for 1998 Suzuki Swift56,826 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS802 BYJ
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2020 40,040 miles

Front crack on front number plate

Front small leak on steering rack

Rear both inner rear seals rusting

Pass 26 Feb 2019 39,230 miles

Front number plate cracked

Front small leak on steering rack

Rear both rear tyres cracking

Rear rust starting on both inner rear seals

Pass 24 Feb 2018 38,048 miles

Rear rust starting both rear inner seals

slight leak on rack steering

Pass 23 Feb 2017 36,967 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2016 35,633 miles

rear tyres cracking both

Pass 24 Feb 2015 33,817 miles

Brake servo corroded but not excessively weakened (3.6.A.2b)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 21 Feb 2015 33,805 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

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

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

Brake servo corroded but not excessively weakened (3.6.A.2b)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 19 Feb 2014 32,088 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 19 Feb 2014 32,088 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 27 Feb 2013 30,434 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2012 28,673 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2011 27,324 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 21 Feb 2011 27,324 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2010 26,139 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2009 25,264 miles

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

Pass 26 Nov 2007 24,081 miles

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

Pass 10 May 2006 22,504 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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S802 BYJ is a 1998 Suzuki Swift in Green with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 S802 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was S802 BYJ registered?

S802 BYJ is a 1998 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 1 August 1998.

Is S802 BYJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for S802 BYJ shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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