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S195 EAF

1998 Suzuki Swift

Green Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Sep 2023
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

2,486 mi
Last recorded2,486 miles
Recorded on16 Aug 2023
Typical for 1998 Suzuki Swift56,826 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS195 EAF
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Fail 16 Aug 2023 2,486 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Top spring mounting area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Floor excessively deteriorated (6.2.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 18 Aug 2022 97,794 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2022 97,794 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Sep 2021 93,169 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. N/S Low (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Sep 2020 89,362 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2019 88,552 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2018 87,528 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2017 85,641 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2016 83,481 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2015 81,020 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2014 77,997 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2013 75,907 miles

both front tyres inner 1/4 of tread breadth down to 1.6 mm

nsr chassis beside rear road spring top mounting point starting to corrode

Pass 1 Sep 2012 72,938 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2011 70,666 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2010 68,175 miles

osr tyre worn down to 1.6 mm

Pass 16 Sep 2009 65,607 miles

osr tyre worn down to 1.6 mm minimum tread depth

Pass 13 Sep 2008 60,314 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2007 54,540 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2006 48,178 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2005 41,417 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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S195 EAF is a 1998 Suzuki Swift in Green with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 S195 EAF, 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 S195 EAF registered?

S195 EAF is a 1998 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 26 August 1998.

Is S195 EAF safe to buy?

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