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S461 MGN

1998 Suzuki Swift

Blue Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Nov 2022
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

67,757 mi
Last recorded67,757 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2021
Typical for 1998 Suzuki Swift56,826 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS461 MGN
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2021 67,757 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases catalyst corroded and thin (6.1.2 (a))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear joint corroded and thin (6.1.2 (a))

Front Lower cross member corroded and thin outside prescribed area

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm thin outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm thin edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 1 Nov 2021 67,705 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp by directional ndictaors (4.2.3 (c))

Offside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp when stop lamp illuminates very dim (4.4.3 (b))

Offside Rear Direction indicator light intensity significantly reduced when stop lamp illuminated (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp by directional ndictaors (4.2.3 (c))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases catalyst corroded and thin (6.1.2 (a))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear joint corroded and thin (6.1.2 (a))

Front Lower cross member corroded and thin outside prescribed area

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective slight reduction in output (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm thin outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm thin edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly affected by the operation of another lamp when stop lamp illuminated (4.4.3 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective slight reduction in output (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 12 Nov 2020 64,462 miles

Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced crossmember (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 9 Nov 2020 64,461 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Emissions not tested due to hole in exhaust. (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced crossmember (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 4 Nov 2019 59,649 miles

Front Cross member heavy corrosion

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 4 Nov 2019 59,649 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage obviously incorrectly adjusted (1.1.17 (b))

Front Cross member heavy corrosion

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Nov 2018 53,346 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt nearside front and nearside rear ()

both front lower suspension arm rear bushes very worn

front cross member corroded and holed

Pass 9 Nov 2017 47,737 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

condensation in offside rear light unit

offside front tyre has heavy wear on inner edge

Pass 27 Sep 2016 38,970 miles

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

Fail 27 Sep 2016 38,970 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 19 Sep 2015 31,247 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2014 26,664 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2013 26,424 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2012 26,122 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2011 25,710 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2010 25,544 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2009 25,237 miles

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

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Pass 30 Sep 2008 24,556 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2007 23,828 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 29 Sep 2006 23,301 miles

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

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

front brake discs have a slite lip

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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S461 MGN is a 1998 Suzuki Swift in Blue with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 S461 MGN, 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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S461 MGN is a 1998 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 30 September 1998.

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