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S523 JKV

1998 Suzuki Swift

Red Petrol 993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Dec 2016
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

39,775 mi
Last recorded39,775 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2015
Typical for 1998 Suzuki Swift56,826 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS523 JKV
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine993cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2015 39,775 miles

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

front brake discs worn

Fail 8 Dec 2015 39,775 miles

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

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

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

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

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

front brake discs worn

Pass 7 Nov 2014 27,578 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2013 24,974 miles

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

Fail 19 Nov 2013 24,968 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Nov 2012 21,592 miles

both rear tyres cracking and perished

Fail 16 Nov 2012 21,592 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

both rear tyres cracking and perished

Pass 15 Nov 2011 20,142 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2010 19,601 miles

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

front wiper blades slightly deteriorated

Pass 9 Nov 2009 18,497 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2008 17,548 miles

Rear bumper insecure

Pass 24 Oct 2007 16,280 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2006 15,189 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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S523 JKV is a 1998 Suzuki Swift in Red with a 993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 S523 JKV, 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 S523 JKV registered?

S523 JKV is a 1998 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 1 September 1998.

Is S523 JKV safe to buy?

The MOT history for S523 JKV shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does S523 JKV have outstanding finance?

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