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S509 CLG

1998 Suzuki Swift

Green Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jun 2017
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

88,482 mi
Last recorded88,482 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2016
Typical for 1998 Suzuki Swift56,826 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS509 CLG
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2016 88,482 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2016 88,482 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill in 2 separate places (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis/floor in 2 separate places (2.4.A.3)

Pass 29 Jun 2015 83,962 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2014 78,683 miles

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

Fail 3 Jul 2014 78,683 miles

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 1 Jul 2013 73,812 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2012 69,144 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2011 63,835 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2010 56,595 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2009 53,653 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2008 51,086 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2008 51,086 miles

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 27 Jun 2007 48,356 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside front and offside rear tyres slightly deteriorated

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 27 Jun 2007 48,356 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Nearside front and offside rear tyres slightly deteriorated

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Pass 20 Jul 2006 44,820 miles

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 18 Jul 2005 40,671 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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S509 CLG is a 1998 Suzuki Swift in Green with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 S509 CLG, 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 S509 CLG registered?

S509 CLG is a 1998 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 1 August 1998.

Is S509 CLG safe to buy?

The MOT history for S509 CLG shows 16 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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