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S862 OGF

1998 Suzuki Swift

Red Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Oct 2022
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

54,094 mi
Last recorded54,094 miles
Recorded on18 Oct 2021
Typical for 1998 Suzuki Swift56,826 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS862 OGF
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Oct 2021 54,094 miles

Central body sill corroding

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material difficult to assess pipes due to access (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp side lights (4.2.3 (c))

both headlamp lens deteriorating

Pass 3 Oct 2020 52,044 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both pipes difficult to assess due to access (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside centre body sill starting to corrode

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp both sides side lights (4.2.3 (c))

Rear both sides suspension arms corroding

both headlamps beam pattern poor

Fail 28 Sep 2020 52,044 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced side light (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both pipes difficult to assess due to access (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside centre body sill starting to corrode

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp both sides side lights (4.2.3 (c))

Rear both sides suspension arms corroding

both headlamps beam pattern poor

Pass 9 Oct 2019 49,101 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2018 45,823 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear All position lamps slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Pass 14 Oct 2017 42,994 miles

Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Pass 17 Oct 2016 40,201 miles

Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp both (1.1.A.3f)

Fail 15 Oct 2016 40,199 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp both (1.1.A.3f)

Pass 10 Oct 2015 36,844 miles

front tyres getting low

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

Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp both (1.1.A.3f)

front brakes worn

Pass 3 Oct 2014 33,605 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

exhaust corroded

Pass 24 Oct 2013 31,126 miles

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

near side rear wheel binding slightly

Pass 24 Oct 2012 29,929 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 6 Oct 2011 27,672 miles

2 hub caps fitted

Fail 6 Oct 2011 27,672 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

2 hub caps fitted

Pass 14 Oct 2010 26,564 miles

2 hub caps fitted

Pass 16 Oct 2009 24,547 miles

2 hub caps fitted

Fail 16 Oct 2009 24,547 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

2 hub caps fitted

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

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

rear tyres perished

Pass 20 Oct 2008 22,962 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2007 20,622 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2007 20,622 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 24 Oct 2006 19,523 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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S862 OGF is a 1998 Suzuki Swift in Red with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 S862 OGF, 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 S862 OGF registered?

S862 OGF is a 1998 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 17 August 1998.

Is S862 OGF safe to buy?

The MOT history for S862 OGF shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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