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S105 JCF

1998 Suzuki Swift

Green Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Sep 2011
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

84,157 mi
Last recorded84,157 miles
Recorded on17 Aug 2010
Typical for 1998 Suzuki Swift56,826 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS105 JCF
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Aug 2010 84,157 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2010 84,157 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

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

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

Pass 2 Sep 2009 83,667 miles

FRONT BRAKES ONLY JUST MET THE FRONT BRAKE IMBALANCE REQUIREMENTS. IT WOULD APPEAR THAT THE BRAKING SYSTEM REQUIRES ADJUSTMENT OR REPAIR.

O/S/F foot brake slow in action

RBT. FRONT BRAKES IMBALANCE 25%

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

Fail 24 Aug 2009 83,602 miles

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

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

O/S/F foot brake slow in action

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

Pass 2 Sep 2008 74,443 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2007 63,938 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Sep 2006 54,355 miles

both sides outer c v gaiters cracking

center and rear exhaust rusted to excess

some roughness in nearside rear wheel bearings

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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S105 JCF is a 1998 Suzuki Swift in Green with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 S105 JCF, 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 S105 JCF registered?

S105 JCF is a 1998 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 15 August 1998.

Is S105 JCF safe to buy?

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