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S879 TWC

1998 Suzuki Swift

Blue Petrol 993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jan 2014
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

83,570 mi
Last recorded83,570 miles
Recorded on25 Jan 2013
Typical for 1998 Suzuki Swift56,826 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS879 TWC
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine993cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Jan 2013 83,570 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2013 83,570 miles

Front Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 30 Jan 2012 82,004 miles

nearside and offside rear indicator glass damaged

nearside mirror damaged

Fail 4 Jan 2011 79,627 miles

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

Pass 4 Jan 2011 79,627 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Pass 6 Jan 2010 76,717 miles
Fail 29 Dec 2009 76,654 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Pass 16 Dec 2008 72,887 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2008 72,887 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 3 Jan 2008 68,179 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2008 68,179 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incomplete (1.5.A1b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 11 Dec 2006 62,028 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2005 55,319 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2005 55,319 miles

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

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

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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S879 TWC is a 1998 Suzuki Swift in Blue with a 993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 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 S879 TWC, 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 S879 TWC registered?

S879 TWC is a 1998 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 24 October 1998.

Is S879 TWC safe to buy?

The MOT history for S879 TWC shows 14 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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