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S988 KNL

1998 Suzuki Swift

Red Petrol 993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jun 2015
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

57,321 mi
Last recorded57,321 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2015
Typical for 1998 Suzuki Swift56,826 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS988 KNL
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine993cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Fail 12 Jun 2015 57,321 miles

Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

radaitor panel corroded

sump leaking

Pass 24 Jun 2014 47,949 miles

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 19 Jul 2013 45,665 miles

Advise front tyres cracking due to age

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

Pass 17 Jul 2012 45,561 miles

underbody and components very rusty

Pass 21 Jul 2011 45,354 miles

noise on n/s front brake backplate

slight roughness on o/s rear wheel bearing

underbody and components very rusty

Pass 20 Jul 2010 44,880 miles

underbody very rusty

Fail 20 Jul 2010 44,880 miles

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

underbody very rusty

Pass 20 Jul 2009 44,083 miles

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

UNDERBODY RUSTY

Fail 20 Jul 2009 44,083 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

UNDERBODY RUSTY

Pass 25 Jul 2008 43,336 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 23 Jul 2007 42,777 miles

UNDERBODY AND SUSPENSI0N RUSTY

Pass 26 Jul 2006 42,245 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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S988 KNL is a 1998 Suzuki Swift in Red with a 993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 S988 KNL, 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 S988 KNL registered?

S988 KNL is a 1998 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 3 August 1998.

Is S988 KNL safe to buy?

The MOT history for S988 KNL shows 12 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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