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S519 WYA

1998 Suzuki Swift

Green Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Sep 2018
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

25,346 mi
Last recorded25,346 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2017
Typical for 1998 Suzuki Swift56,826 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS519 WYA
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2017 25,346 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2017 25,346 miles

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

Pass 16 Sep 2016 17,155 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive suspension top mount (2.4.A.3)

Rear metal brake pipes have some corrosion present.

Fail 12 Sep 2016 17,151 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded along chassis (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to load sensing valve (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive suspension top mount (2.4.A.3)

Pass 8 Sep 2015 8,365 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2015 8,365 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Aug 2014 2,256 miles

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

Oil leak

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

Pass 5 Sep 2013 96,961 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Some corrosion around rear sills

Pass 12 Sep 2012 91,617 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 12 Sep 2012 91,617 miles

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 9 Sep 2011 85,990 miles

Rear body structure starting to corrode

Rear metal brake pipes corroding

Pass 8 Sep 2010 80,293 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2009 75,507 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2008 69,514 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2007 63,890 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2006 57,595 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2005 50,334 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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S519 WYA is a 1998 Suzuki Swift in Green with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 S519 WYA, 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 S519 WYA registered?

S519 WYA is a 1998 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 17 September 1998.

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