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S98 KGM

1998 Suzuki Swift

Turquoise Petrol 993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jun 2018
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

79,429 mi
Last recorded79,429 miles
Recorded on31 May 2017
Typical for 1998 Suzuki Swift56,826 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS98 KGM
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year1998
ColourTurquoise
Fuel typePetrol
Engine993cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 May 2017 79,429 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2016 76,291 miles
Pass 27 May 2015 72,849 miles
Pass 29 May 2014 65,717 miles

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

both rear tyres slightly perished

Pass 3 Jun 2013 59,265 miles
Pass 31 May 2012 56,982 miles
Fail 31 May 2012 56,982 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Jun 2011 55,508 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Pass 10 Jun 2010 53,800 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2010 53,864 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 4 Jun 2009 52,000 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2008 49,854 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2007 47,409 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2007 47,401 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 9 Jun 2006 44,775 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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S98 KGM is a 1998 Suzuki Swift in Turquoise with a 993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 S98 KGM, 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 S98 KGM registered?

S98 KGM is a 1998 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 6 August 1998.

Is S98 KGM safe to buy?

The MOT history for S98 KGM shows 15 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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