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S808 KPO

1998 Suzuki Swift

Green Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Feb 2021
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

48,631 mi
Last recorded48,631 miles
Recorded on21 Feb 2020
Typical for 1998 Suzuki Swift56,826 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS808 KPO
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 21 Feb 2020 48,631 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2019 38,558 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Jan 2019 38,558 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Dec 2017 29,951 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2017 29,921 miles

Rear Inner Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings both sills (6.1.B.2)

Pass 22 Dec 2016 19,935 miles

Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play BOTH SLIGHT RUMBLE (2.6.2)

Fail 21 Dec 2016 19,932 miles

Front Inner Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings FLOOR PANS (6.1.B.2)

Headlamp aim too high BOTH (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play BOTH SLIGHT RUMBLE (2.6.2)

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

Pass 18 Jan 2016 109,499 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2016 109,469 miles

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

Nearside Outer Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion sill (6.1.C.1)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Outer Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion sill (6.1.C.1)

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

Pass 6 Jan 2015 99,693 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2014 91,670 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2014 91,614 miles

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 7 Jan 2013 84,239 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2012 75,459 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2011 68,801 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2010 63,116 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)

Fail 12 Jan 2010 63,116 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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 13 Jan 2009 57,844 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2009 57,844 miles

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

Pass 14 Jan 2008 52,930 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Jul 2006 51,650 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2006 51,650 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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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S808 KPO is a 1998 Suzuki Swift in Green with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 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 S808 KPO, 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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S808 KPO is a 1998 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 1 August 1998.

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The MOT history for S808 KPO shows 22 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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