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S485 CDE

1998 Suzuki Swift

Red Petrol 993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jan 2016
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

69,339 mi
Last recorded69,339 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2016
Typical for 1998 Suzuki Swift56,826 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS485 CDE
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine993cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Fail 13 Feb 2016 69,339 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases cat joint (7.1.2)

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

Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

surface corrosion to various areas under vehicle

Pass 31 Jan 2015 66,110 miles

Brake servo corroded but not excessively weakened (3.6.A.2b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

surface corrosion to both front jacking points and various areas under vehicle

Pass 8 May 2013 65,876 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2012 65,403 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2012 65,403 miles

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

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Pass 24 Mar 2011 64,558 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2011 64,558 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Fail 8 Mar 2010 63,494 miles

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

Pass 8 Mar 2010 63,494 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2009 62,043 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2008 60,164 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2008 60,162 miles

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

Offside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 2 Feb 2007 57,962 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2006 55,364 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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S485 CDE is a 1998 Suzuki Swift in Red with a 993cc 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 S485 CDE, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was S485 CDE registered?

S485 CDE is a 1998 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 20 October 1998.

Is S485 CDE safe to buy?

The MOT history for S485 CDE shows 14 tests with a 64.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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