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S855 RGV

1998 Suzuki Swift

Green Petrol 993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Nov 2016
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

24,681 mi
Last recorded24,681 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2015
Typical for 1998 Suzuki Swift56,826 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS855 RGV
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine993cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2015 24,681 miles

Front cross member is corroded but is not within a prescribed area.

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Outer sill (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Pass 15 Oct 2014 23,880 miles

Front cross member is excessively corroded but is not within a perscribed area.

Rear outer sills are starting to corrode.

Pass 5 Nov 2013 22,578 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 13 Nov 2012 20,544 miles

Front cross member corroded

Rear exhaust corroded

Fail 31 Oct 2012 20,508 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Front cross member corroded

Rear exhaust corroded

Pass 4 Oct 2011 19,229 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2011 19,224 miles

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 2 Nov 2010 18,369 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2009 17,212 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2008 13,508 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2007 6,544 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2006 933 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2005 94,554 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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S855 RGV is a 1998 Suzuki Swift in Green with a 993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 S855 RGV, 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 S855 RGV registered?

S855 RGV is a 1998 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 1 September 1998.

Is S855 RGV safe to buy?

The MOT history for S855 RGV shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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