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S83 BTA

1998 Suzuki Swift

Blue Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Apr 2010
Tests4 (4 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

90,539 mi
Last recorded90,539 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2009
Typical for 1998 Suzuki Swift56,826 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS83 BTA
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

4 pass
Pass 2 Apr 2009 90,539 miles

brake pipes + flexis oiled

Pass 31 Mar 2008 81,632 miles

Battery insecure

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

Pass 4 Apr 2007 71,995 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Apr 2006 60,678 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

all tyres side walls deteriorated

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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S83 BTA is a 1998 Suzuki Swift in Blue with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 S83 BTA, 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 S83 BTA registered?

S83 BTA is a 1998 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 24 September 1998.

Is S83 BTA safe to buy?

The MOT history for S83 BTA shows 4 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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