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S107 UND

1998 Suzuki Swift

Red Petrol 993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Oct 2014
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

5,013 mi
Last recorded5,013 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2014
Typical for 1998 Suzuki Swift56,826 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS107 UND
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine993cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Fail 15 Sep 2014 5,013 miles

Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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 Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

front cross member corroded

nearside front tyre cracking

nearside rear tyre cracking

offside rear tyre cracking

play in bothside front inner steering arms

Pass 9 Sep 2013 4,366 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2013 4,366 miles

Main beam 'tell-tale' not working (1.7.4c)

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

Offside Front Headlamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.7.5c)

Offside Front Headlamp does not operate immediately when selected on dipped beam (1.7.4a)

Offside Front Headlamp does not operate immediately when selected on main beam (1.7.4a)

Pass 5 Sep 2012 3,728 miles

Oil leak

both rear tyres cracking in the tread area

high beam blue light on dash not working

Pass 21 Sep 2011 2,434 miles

Oil leak

both front wiper blades slight splits

front cross member slightly corroded

rear wiper blade unservicable

Fail 16 Sep 2011 2,412 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

both front wiper blades slight splits

front cross member slightly corroded

offside rear lense slight crack

rear wiper blade unservicable

Pass 9 Sep 2010 414 miles

Oil leak

rear wiper blade spliting

Fail 9 Sep 2010 414 miles

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

Oil leak

rear wiper blade spliting

Pass 11 Sep 2009 97,296 miles

Oil leak

Fail 9 Sep 2009 97,296 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Oil leak

Pass 24 Sep 2008 94,723 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Oil leak

high level stop light insecure

Fail 24 Sep 2008 94,723 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a) DANGEROUS

Nail in offside rear tyre

Oil leak

high level stop light insecure

Pass 20 Sep 2007 89,445 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2007 89,393 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Oil leak

offside door mirror glass cracked

Pass 19 Sep 2006 82,156 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2005 74,702 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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S107 UND is a 1998 Suzuki Swift in Red with a 993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 S107 UND, 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 S107 UND registered?

S107 UND is a 1998 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 1 December 1998.

Is S107 UND safe to buy?

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