MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
83,698 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
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)
front brakes operating on maxi mum limit of inbalance
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
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.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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.
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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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