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S237 JJR

1998 Suzuki Swift

Blue Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Sep 2011
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

61,336 mi
Last recorded61,336 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2010
Typical for 1998 Suzuki Swift56,826 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS237 JJR
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2010 61,336 miles

ALL BRAKE FLEXI HOSE FERRELLS CORRODED-BORDER LINE

Offside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

VARIOUS PARTS OF VEHICLE BODY AND SUSPENSION CORRODED

fuel pipes corroded

n/s/r brake binding slightly

o/s/f tyre 2mm

smell of petrol from fuel filler neck but unable to find definate leak-filler neck corroded

Fail 17 Aug 2010 61,298 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

ALL BRAKE FLEXI HOSE FERRELLS CORRODED-BORDER LINE

Offside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

VARIOUS PARTS OF VEHICLE BODY AND SUSPENSION CORRODED

fuel pipes corroded

o/s/f tyre 2mm

o/s/r light full of water

play in o/s/r wheel bearing

smell of petrol from fuel filler neck but unable to find definate leak-filler neck corroded

Pass 20 Aug 2009 57,575 miles

both front flexi hose ferrels corroded

front indicators fitted incorrectly

fuel pipes above tank corroded

play in n/s/r strut top mounting

Fail 20 Aug 2009 57,575 miles

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

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

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

both front flexi hose ferrels corroded

front indicators fitted incorrectly

fuel pipes above tank corroded

play in n/s/r strut top mounting

Pass 9 Sep 2008 54,147 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 5 Sep 2008 54,099 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 24 Aug 2007 50,221 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside door mirror missing

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside rear footbrake performance low

Pass 14 Sep 2006 47,270 miles

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

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

Fail 31 Aug 2006 47,161 miles

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

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

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

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

Offside rear wheel cylinder bleed nipple missing

Pass 22 Aug 2005 43,182 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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S237 JJR is a 1998 Suzuki Swift in Blue with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 S237 JJR, 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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S237 JJR is a 1998 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 20 August 1998.

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