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S516 JGF

1998 Suzuki Swift

White Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Feb 2015
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

47,793 mi
Last recorded47,793 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2014
Typical for 1998 Suzuki Swift56,826 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS516 JGF
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2014 47,793 miles

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

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

tailgate damaged

Fail 11 Feb 2014 47,793 miles

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

tailgate damaged

Pass 21 Feb 2013 42,317 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2011 38,379 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Oct 2010 34,327 miles

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

Front and rear tyre check 2000 miles

Pass 14 Oct 2009 30,664 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2008 29,953 miles

slight bind on nearside rear brake

Pass 17 Oct 2007 27,470 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

Pass 16 Oct 2006 25,902 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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S516 JGF is a 1998 Suzuki Swift in White with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 S516 JGF, 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 S516 JGF registered?

S516 JGF is a 1998 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 1 August 1998.

Is S516 JGF safe to buy?

The MOT history for S516 JGF shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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