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S225 JSB

1998 Suzuki Swift

Red Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Oct 2014
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

65,408 mi
Last recorded65,408 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2015
Typical for 1998 Suzuki Swift56,826 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS225 JSB
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Fail 26 Jan 2015 65,408 miles

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

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

oil sump pan leaking

Pass 7 Oct 2013 55,747 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

sump corroded and has slight oil leak .

Fail 4 Oct 2012 47,029 miles

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

general underbody corrosion on suspension arms and brake pipes

Pass 4 Oct 2012 47,029 miles

general underbody corrosion on suspension arms and brake pipes

Pass 28 Sep 2011 42,343 miles

offside inner sill/floor starting to corrode

rear offside metal brake pipe starting to corrode

Pass 19 Aug 2010 38,266 miles

offside front tyre worn onto 2mm

rear nearside tyre worn onto 2mm

Fail 19 Aug 2010 38,266 miles

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

offside front tyre worn onto 2mm

rear nearside tyre worn onto 2mm

Fail 7 Aug 2009 32,831 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 7 Aug 2009 32,831 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 6 Aug 2008 26,754 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2007 21,234 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2006 15,312 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2006 15,312 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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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S225 JSB is a 1998 Suzuki Swift in Red with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 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 S225 JSB, 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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S225 JSB is a 1998 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 1 August 1998.

Is S225 JSB safe to buy?

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