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S411 JRU

1998 Suzuki Swift

Green Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Sep 2015
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

83,332 mi
Last recorded83,332 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2015
Typical for 1998 Suzuki Swift56,826 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS411 JRU
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Fail 30 Sep 2015 83,332 miles

Nearside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Nearside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint is excessively worn (2.5.C.1b)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules offside & nearside rear (3.6.B.4e)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt offside & nearside (2.5.C.1a)

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive offside & nearside (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim all of them (4.2.A.1a)

engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Pass 30 Sep 2014 71,013 miles

Offside rear brake has a light bind.

Pass 18 Sep 2013 61,844 miles

Light engine oil leak.

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)

Fail 14 Sep 2013 61,683 miles

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

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

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

Light engine oil leak.

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 21 Aug 2012 50,400 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2012 50,400 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 25 Jul 2011 32,095 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2010 25,324 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2009 24,964 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2009 24,964 miles

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

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

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

Pass 31 Jul 2008 24,351 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2007 22,767 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2007 22,765 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 31 Jul 2006 21,722 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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S411 JRU is a 1998 Suzuki Swift in Green with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 S411 JRU, 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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S411 JRU is a 1998 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 1 August 1998.

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