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S869 HGX

1998 Suzuki Swift

Blue Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Aug 2011
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

40,224 mi
Last recorded40,224 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2010
Typical for 1998 Suzuki Swift56,826 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS869 HGX
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Fail 23 Jul 2010 40,224 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 23 Jul 2010 40,224 miles

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

Pass 28 Jul 2009 36,873 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2009 36,873 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside front tyre

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

Pass 30 Jul 2008 33,156 miles

Offside front tyre wall slight tear

Fail 30 Jul 2008 33,156 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside front tyre wall slight tear

Pass 27 Jul 2007 29,029 miles

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

Pass 2 Aug 2006 25,431 miles

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

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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S869 HGX is a 1998 Suzuki Swift in Blue with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 S869 HGX, 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 S869 HGX registered?

S869 HGX is a 1998 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 15 August 1998.

Is S869 HGX safe to buy?

The MOT history for S869 HGX shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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