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S812 BYJ

1998 Suzuki Swift

Blue Petrol 993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Nov 2008
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

83,698 mi
Last recorded83,698 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2007
Typical for 1998 Suzuki Swift56,826 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS812 BYJ
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine993cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2007 83,698 miles

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

Fail 23 Nov 2007 83,696 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 21 Nov 2006 73,932 miles

front brakes operating on maxi mum limit of inbalance

Pass 3 Oct 2005 67,831 miles

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

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

battery insecure within mounting

front bumper top mounting clips missing and initial mvement to n/s/f strut under load

front pipe to manifold fitted with standard bolt and nut rather than spring set up, cat mounting poor/twisted

minor splitting to rubber suspension mountings

slight movement to lower column

slight tread deformation to all tyres

surface corrosion to both rear wishbones and to metal brake pipes

Fail 30 Sep 2005 67,575 miles

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

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

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.4)

battery mounting requires securing

front bumper top mounting clips missing and initial movement to n/s/f strut under load

n/s/f tyre low on tread

slight tread deformation to all tyres

surface corrosion to both rear wishbones and to rear metal brake pipes

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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S812 BYJ is a 1998 Suzuki Swift in Blue with a 993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 S812 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 S812 BYJ registered?

S812 BYJ is a 1998 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 11 August 1998.

Is S812 BYJ safe to buy?

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