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S887 OGF

1998 Suzuki Swift

Turquoise Petrol 993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Oct 2020
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

91,821 mi
Last recorded91,821 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2019
Typical for 1998 Suzuki Swift56,826 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS887 OGF
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year1998
ColourTurquoise
Fuel typePetrol
Engine993cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2019 91,821 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2019 91,821 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 15 Oct 2018 88,739 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2018 88,739 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Sep 2017 84,916 miles

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

Nearside Front wheel slight bind

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

Fail 13 Sep 2017 84,916 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Front wheel slight bind

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

Pass 30 Aug 2016 81,194 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 8 Apr 2015 71,051 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2014 65,345 miles

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

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 18 Mar 2013 58,276 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2012 51,952 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

front crossmember corrodid at the centre.

Pass 20 Nov 2010 50,371 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2010 50,371 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 3 Nov 2009 45,679 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2008 39,245 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2007 37,742 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2006 36,700 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2006 36,700 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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S887 OGF is a 1998 Suzuki Swift in Turquoise with a 993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 S887 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was S887 OGF registered?

S887 OGF is a 1998 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 24 September 1998.

Is S887 OGF safe to buy?

The MOT history for S887 OGF shows 18 tests with a 72.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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