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S204 JBL

1998 Suzuki Swift

Red Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jun 2024
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

34,586 mi
Last recorded34,586 miles
Recorded on28 Jun 2023
Typical for 1998 Suzuki Swift56,826 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS204 JBL
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Jun 2023 34,586 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 1 Jul 2022 30,619 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 14 Jun 2021 27,115 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 22 Sep 2015 27,078 miles

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

o/s rear tyre slightly cracked

surface cut in n/s rear tyre outer wall

Pass 11 Sep 2014 26,989 miles

surface cracks and perish marks in tyre walls

Fail 11 Sep 2014 26,989 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

surface cracks and perish marks in tyre walls

Pass 10 Sep 2013 26,679 miles

n/s door mirror casing damaged

o/s windscreen wiper could be better

several cracks in o/s rear tyre

surface scar in n/s rear tyre outer wall

Pass 10 Sep 2012 26,354 miles

brake discs worn

surface cracks and perish marks in rear tyre walls

Fail 10 Sep 2012 26,354 miles

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

brake discs worn

surface cracks and perish marks in rear tyre walls

Pass 12 Sep 2011 25,976 miles

n/s mirror could be better

o/s rear tyre cracked

Pass 14 Sep 2010 25,337 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2010 25,337 miles

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

nearside rear brake binding

surface cracks & perish marks in rear tyre walls

Pass 8 Sep 2009 24,694 miles

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

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

o/s wiper could be better

surface cracks in o/s rear tyre

Pass 8 Sep 2008 24,256 miles

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

Pass 6 Sep 2007 23,709 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2007 23,708 miles

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

o/s wiper could be better

surface cracks in rear tyres

Pass 11 Sep 2006 22,944 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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S204 JBL is a 1998 Suzuki Swift in Red with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 S204 JBL, 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 S204 JBL registered?

S204 JBL is a 1998 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 17 September 1998.

Is S204 JBL safe to buy?

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