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S343 JGA

1998 Suzuki Swift

Blue Petrol 993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Mar 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

59,235 mi
Last recorded59,235 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2011
Typical for 1998 Suzuki Swift56,826 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS343 JGA
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine993cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2011 59,235 miles

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

Fail 17 Mar 2011 59,235 miles

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

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 17 Mar 2010 54,236 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2009 40,683 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2009 49,626 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Pass 11 Mar 2008 46,058 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2007 42,942 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2007 42,942 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Direction indicator insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Rear position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 7 Mar 2006 36,703 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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S343 JGA is a 1998 Suzuki Swift in Blue with a 993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 S343 JGA, 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 S343 JGA registered?

S343 JGA is a 1998 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 13 August 1998.

Is S343 JGA safe to buy?

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