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S240 NMJ

1998 Suzuki Swift

Green Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Feb 2024
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

41,834 mi
Last recorded41,834 miles
Recorded on22 Feb 2023
Typical for 1998 Suzuki Swift56,826 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS240 NMJ
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Feb 2023 41,834 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2022 41,787 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2021 41,723 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2020 41,481 miles

Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Both Front Outer (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Exhaust System Is Slightly Corroded

Front & Rear Suspension Are Slightly Corroded

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Both Front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Feb 2020 41,481 miles

Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Both Front Outer (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Exhaust System Is Slightly Corroded

Front & Rear Suspension Are Slightly Corroded

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Both Front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Feb 2019 39,811 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2018 36,307 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2017 33,142 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 24 Feb 2016 29,748 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2015 27,537 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2014 24,917 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 27 Feb 2014 24,917 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 27 Feb 2013 22,377 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Feb 2012 17,866 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2011 13,377 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2010 7,639 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2007 7,632 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2006 6,517 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2006 6,515 miles

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

Pass 17 Nov 2005 6,120 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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S240 NMJ 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 85%.

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 S240 NMJ, 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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S240 NMJ is a 1998 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 2 November 1998.

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