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S410 MHG

1998 Suzuki Swift

Blue Petrol 1296cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Feb 2017
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

83,897 mi
Last recorded83,897 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2016
Typical for 1998 Suzuki Swift56,826 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS410 MHG
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,296cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2016 83,897 miles

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

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

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

coolant leak

rust and repairs to all sills

Fail 8 Feb 2016 83,897 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear box (7.1.2)

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

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

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

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

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

coolant leak

rust and repairs to all sills

Pass 27 Feb 2015 81,556 miles

rust on all sills and under car

Fail 27 Feb 2015 81,555 miles

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

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

Speedometer cannot be illuminated. (6.7.3)

rust on all sills and under car

Pass 28 Feb 2014 78,769 miles

n/s mirror missing

Fail 28 Feb 2014 78,765 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

n/s mirror missing

Pass 26 Feb 2013 76,292 miles

front inner brake pads appear to be wearing low ?

n/s mirror missing

Pass 21 Feb 2012 73,391 miles

n/s mirror is missing

brake discs are wearing - lipped and corroding

n/s cv gaiter is deteriorated

o/s/r inner wheel arch area is corroding

Fail 21 Feb 2012 73,390 miles

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

brake discs are wearing - lipped and corroding

n/s cv gaiter is deteriorated

n/s mirror is missing

n/s sill is corroding in the middle ( seat belt presc. area )

o/s/r inner wheel arch area is corroding

rear inner sills are corroding

Pass 25 Feb 2011 71,309 miles

front brake discs are slightly worn

n/s cv gaiter is slightly deteriorated

n/s door mirror is missing

Fail 25 Feb 2011 71,308 miles

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

front brake discs are slightly worn

n/s cv gaiter is slightly deteriorated

n/s door mirror is missing

Pass 24 Feb 2010 68,975 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2010 68,974 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 25 Feb 2009 66,380 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2009 66,380 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)

Nearside Body has a projection caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 21 Feb 2008 63,288 miles

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

Pass 22 Feb 2007 59,347 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2007 59,300 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Feb 2006 55,525 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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S410 MHG is a 1998 Suzuki Swift in Blue with a 1,296cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 S410 MHG, 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 S410 MHG registered?

S410 MHG is a 1998 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 11 December 1998.

Is S410 MHG safe to buy?

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