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S976 EGK

1998 Suzuki Swift

Red Petrol 993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Dec 2016
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

85,204 mi
Last recorded85,204 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2015
Typical for 1998 Suzuki Swift56,826 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS976 EGK
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine993cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2015 85,204 miles

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

both front tyres sidewall damage and perishing 155/70/13

Pass 28 Nov 2014 83,130 miles

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

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

damage front bumper

o/s front floor holed and corroded

Pass 29 Nov 2013 81,098 miles

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

o/s front floor holed and corroded

Pass 4 Dec 2012 78,836 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

damage o/s front indicator lens

wear n/s front tyre 155/70/13

Fail 4 Dec 2012 78,836 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

damage o/s front indicator lens

wear n/s front tyre 155/70/13

Pass 8 Nov 2011 75,495 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2010 72,269 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 29 Nov 2010 72,269 miles

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 9 Nov 2009 68,581 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 26 Nov 2008 65,546 miles

Offside front wing side indicator has the lens missing.

Pass 6 Nov 2007 61,910 miles

n/s/f road wheel inner rim slightly damaged

n/s/f tyre small cut on inner sidewall

o/s/r tyre starting to perish

o/s/r tyre wearing on outer edge

Fail 6 Nov 2007 61,910 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

n/s/f road wheel inner rim slightly damaged

n/s/f tyre small cut on inner sidewall

o/s/r tyre starting to perish

o/s/r tyre wearing on outer edge

Pass 6 Oct 2006 57,829 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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S976 EGK is a 1998 Suzuki Swift in Red with a 993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 S976 EGK, 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 S976 EGK registered?

S976 EGK is a 1998 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 12 September 1998.

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