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S510 LCY

1998 Suzuki Swift

Green Petrol 993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jul 2015
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

66,149 mi
Last recorded66,149 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2014
Typical for 1998 Suzuki Swift56,826 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS510 LCY
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine993cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Fail 13 Jun 2014 66,149 miles

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

accident damage to nearside of vehicle but no sharp edges

battery security just satisfactory

both front floors corroded slightly

both front suspension arms rear bushes poor condition but no excessive movement

drivers seat belt retracting mechanism slow

front brake discs waering thin and corroded

front exhaust system corroded

nearside front tyre outer sidewall cut and nail in tread

nearside rear outer sill slightly corroded

offside rear trailing arm front bush poor condition but no excessive movement

oil leak

slight corrosion to offside front brake pipe

slight play in nearside front lower ball joint

Pass 13 Jun 2014 66,149 miles

accident damage to nearside of vehicle but no sharp edges

battery security just satisfactory

both front floors corroded slightly

both front suspension arms rear bushes poor condition but no excessive movement

drivers seat belt retracting mechanism slow

front brake discs waering thin and corroded

front exhaust system corroded

nearside front tyre outer sidewall cut and nail in tread

nearside rear outer sill slightly corroded

offside rear trailing arm front bush poor condition but no excessive movement

oil leak

slight corrosion to offside front brake pipe

slight play in nearside front lower ball joint

Pass 12 Jul 2013 62,649 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2013 62,576 miles

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

Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Pass 5 Jul 2012 60,155 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2012 60,139 miles

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

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 21 Apr 2011 57,898 miles

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

Pass 8 Apr 2010 55,919 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2010 55,908 miles

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 15 Apr 2009 50,406 miles

Oil leak

Fail 14 Apr 2009 50,405 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Oil leak

Pass 11 Apr 2008 47,386 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

Fail 11 Apr 2008 47,386 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

Fail 3 Apr 2007 40,043 miles

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

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 3 Apr 2007 40,043 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2006 34,545 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

front number plate damaged but readable

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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S510 LCY is a 1998 Suzuki Swift in Green with a 993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 S510 LCY, 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 S510 LCY registered?

S510 LCY is a 1998 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 20 November 1998.

Is S510 LCY safe to buy?

The MOT history for S510 LCY shows 16 tests with a 56.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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