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S814 UKL

1998 Suzuki Swift

Red Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Sep 2013
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

54,821 mi
Last recorded54,821 miles
Recorded on31 Aug 2012
Typical for 1998 Suzuki Swift56,826 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS814 UKL
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Fail 31 Aug 2012 54,821 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 31 Aug 2012 54,821 miles

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

Pass 8 Sep 2011 51,549 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 8 Sep 2011 51,549 miles

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 4 Jan 2010 48,588 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 3 Dec 2008 43,559 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 7 Jan 2008 40,059 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2006 33,786 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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S814 UKL is a 1998 Suzuki Swift in Red 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 S814 UKL, 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 S814 UKL registered?

S814 UKL is a 1998 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 18 November 1998.

Is S814 UKL safe to buy?

The MOT history for S814 UKL shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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