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S130 JTS

1998 Suzuki Swift

Blue Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 May 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

37,356 mi
Last recorded37,356 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2011
Typical for 1998 Suzuki Swift56,826 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS130 JTS
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2011 37,356 miles

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

slight damage to offside front flasher lamp

Fail 18 Apr 2011 37,306 miles

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

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

slight damage to offside front flasher lamp

Pass 28 Apr 2010 32,079 miles

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

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

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

Fail 27 Apr 2010 32,073 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 17 Apr 2009 27,054 miles
Pass 12 May 2008 23,088 miles
Fail 9 May 2008 23,088 miles

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

Pass 25 Jul 2007 21,929 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2006 19,958 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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S130 JTS is a 1998 Suzuki Swift in Blue with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 S130 JTS, 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 S130 JTS registered?

S130 JTS is a 1998 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 1 August 1998.

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