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S963 VUG

1998 Suzuki Swift

Red Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Sep 2012
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

47,933 mi
Last recorded47,933 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2011
Typical for 1998 Suzuki Swift56,826 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS963 VUG
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2011 47,933 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2010 47,917 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Spare tyre defective

both front brake discs corroded

front and rear number plates deteriorating

Fail 10 Sep 2010 47,917 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Spare tyre defective

both front brake discs corroded

front and rear number plates deteriorating

Fail 19 Sep 2008 47,904 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

exhaust front pipe corroded and slight leak

front number plate deteriorating

o/s/r suspension arm front bush split

Pass 19 Sep 2008 47,904 miles

exhaust front pipe corroded and slight leak

front number plate deteriorating

o/s/r suspension arm front bush split

Pass 12 Sep 2007 44,477 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2007 44,412 miles

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

Pass 9 Sep 2006 41,089 miles

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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S963 VUG is a 1998 Suzuki Swift in Red 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 S963 VUG, 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 S963 VUG registered?

S963 VUG is a 1998 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 19 September 1998.

Is S963 VUG safe to buy?

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