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S978 XYA

1998 Suzuki Swift

Red Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Feb 2012
Tests6 (6 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

29,881 mi
Last recorded29,881 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2011
Typical for 1998 Suzuki Swift56,826 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS978 XYA
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

6 pass
Pass 21 Jan 2011 29,881 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

rear brakes imbalanced

Pass 3 Feb 2010 25,623 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2009 21,700 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

both front tyres perishing

nearside rear tyre perishing

Pass 20 Feb 2008 18,559 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

centre exhaust bracket deteriorated

front brake pads worn

Pass 1 Mar 2007 15,166 miles

front brake pads low.

Pass 24 Feb 2006 12,874 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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S978 XYA is a 1998 Suzuki Swift in Red with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 S978 XYA, 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 S978 XYA registered?

S978 XYA is a 1998 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 4 September 1998.

Is S978 XYA safe to buy?

The MOT history for S978 XYA shows 6 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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