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S833 UOF

1998 Suzuki Swift

Green Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jul 2016
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

61,764 mi
Last recorded61,764 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2015
Typical for 1998 Suzuki Swift56,826 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS833 UOF
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Jul 2015 61,764 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2015 61,764 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 31 Jul 2014 60,237 miles

Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

front+rear tyres side walls slight cracking

Pass 29 Jul 2013 55,016 miles

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

o/s+n/s front+ o/s rear slight perishing on tyre side walls

Pass 2 Jul 2012 49,332 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Rear tyres perished

Slight corrosion on front cross memeber

Pass 25 Jul 2011 48,194 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2010 46,997 miles

Both rear tyres split/perished

Pass 2 Jul 2009 45,809 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2008 44,623 miles

advise front discs worn and glazed.

Fail 3 Jul 2008 44,623 miles

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

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

advise front discs worn and glazed.

Pass 13 Jul 2007 43,032 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2006 41,313 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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S833 UOF is a 1998 Suzuki Swift in Green with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 S833 UOF, 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 S833 UOF registered?

S833 UOF is a 1998 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 1 August 1998.

Is S833 UOF safe to buy?

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