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S867 SEV

1998 Suzuki Swift

Green Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jan 2011
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

19,676 mi
Last recorded19,676 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2010
Typical for 1998 Suzuki Swift56,826 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS867 SEV
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Fail 5 Jan 2010 19,676 miles

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 5 Jan 2010 19,676 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2009 17,919 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2009 17,919 miles

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

Fail 2 Jan 2008 13,383 miles

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 2 Jan 2008 13,383 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2007 6,044 miles

Battery insecure

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

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

Oil leak

front tyres different size to rears

o/s wipre blade split

o/s/door mirror casing cracked

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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S867 SEV is a 1998 Suzuki Swift in Green with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 S867 SEV, 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 S867 SEV registered?

S867 SEV is a 1998 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 30 September 1998.

Is S867 SEV safe to buy?

The MOT history for S867 SEV shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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