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S525 CGX

1998 Suzuki Swift

White Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Dec 2020
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

95,036 mi
Last recorded95,036 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2019
Typical for 1998 Suzuki Swift56,826 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS525 CGX
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2019 95,036 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (strong advise) (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

bearside front brake hose perishing

chip windscreen zone a

front cross member/ radiator support corroded

Fail 29 May 2019 95,018 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases cat (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (strong advise) (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

bearside front brake hose perishing

chip windscreen zone a

front cross member/ radiator support corroded

Pass 29 May 2018 92,384 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

offside sill slightly corroded

slight engine oil leak

Pass 8 Jun 2017 90,036 miles

Nearside Rear tyre perishing and also has nail in tread

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

Offside Rear tyre perishing

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

both front tyres 2mm and perishing. (strong advise)

front cross member corroded

Fail 30 May 2017 89,992 miles

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

Nearside Rear tyre perishing and also has nail in tread

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

Offside Rear tyre perishing

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

both front tyres 2mm and perishing. (strong advise)

front cross member corroded

Pass 7 Jun 2016 86,925 miles
Fail 27 May 2016 86,912 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means (7.2.4b)

Pass 29 May 2015 83,913 miles
Fail 29 May 2015 83,913 miles

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

Pass 9 Jun 2014 80,094 miles

nsf inner door handle is loose

Fail 9 Jun 2014 80,094 miles

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

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

nsf inner door handle is loose

Pass 4 Jun 2013 75,034 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2013 75,034 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

o/s front tyre is worn on outter edge near to 1.6 mm

Pass 7 Jun 2012 69,834 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 9 Jun 2011 62,509 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2010 56,271 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2010 56,271 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 1 Jun 2009 51,440 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 28 May 2008 45,854 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2007 41,297 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2006 36,315 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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S525 CGX is a 1998 Suzuki Swift in White with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 S525 CGX, 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 S525 CGX registered?

S525 CGX is a 1998 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 1 August 1998.

Is S525 CGX safe to buy?

The MOT history for S525 CGX shows 21 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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