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S895 SEV

1998 Suzuki Swift

Green Petrol 993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jan 2018
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

86,801 mi
Last recorded86,801 miles
Recorded on3 Jan 2017
Typical for 1998 Suzuki Swift56,826 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS895 SEV
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine993cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Jan 2017 86,801 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing slightly rough when rotated

Fail 3 Jan 2017 86,801 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing slightly rough when rotated

Pass 18 Nov 2015 77,263 miles

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

Pass 14 Mar 2014 70,303 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2013 65,485 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2012 62,190 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2011 59,414 miles

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

Pass 11 Mar 2010 56,680 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2009 53,274 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 16 Mar 2009 53,274 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2008 50,801 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2007 48,470 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2007 48,465 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 21 Mar 2006 44,580 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2006 44,576 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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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S895 SEV is a 1998 Suzuki Swift in Green with a 993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 S895 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 S895 SEV registered?

S895 SEV is a 1998 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 2 September 1998.

Is S895 SEV safe to buy?

The MOT history for S895 SEV shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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