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S988 XYA

1998 Suzuki Swift

Green Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Apr 2017
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

83,992 mi
Last recorded83,992 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2016
Typical for 1998 Suzuki Swift56,826 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS988 XYA
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Mar 2016 83,992 miles

Nearside non obligatory mirror cracked

Fail 21 Mar 2016 83,992 miles

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' driver's sun visor not staying up (8.3.1b)

Nearside non obligatory mirror cracked

Pass 16 Apr 2015 72,474 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

n/s rear tyre perished inbetween tread

Fail 14 Apr 2015 72,369 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

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

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

n/s rear tyre perished inbetween tread

Pass 20 Mar 2014 64,811 miles

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

offside front inner door handle damaged but still working

steering rack has a slight seepage of oil

unable to check nearside rear seat belt fully due to a child seat being fitted

Fail 11 Mar 2014 64,811 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

offside front inner door handle damaged but still working

steering rack has a slight seepage of oil

unable to check nearside rear seat belt fully due to a child seat being fitted

Pass 9 Apr 2013 57,915 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2013 57,915 miles

Centre Stop lamp insecure (1.2.1a)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 16 May 2012 54,405 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 6 May 2011 48,017 miles
Pass 8 May 2010 42,541 miles
Pass 5 May 2009 39,649 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 29 Apr 2008 37,301 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2008 37,284 miles

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

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

Fail 10 May 2007 35,055 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Pass 10 May 2007 35,055 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 11 May 2006 33,164 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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 XYA is a 1998 Suzuki Swift in Green with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 S988 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.

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What year was S988 XYA registered?

S988 XYA is a 1998 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 1 August 1998.

Is S988 XYA safe to buy?

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