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S539 JCC

1998 Suzuki Swift

Blue Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Sep 2012
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

74,672 mi
Last recorded74,672 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2011
Typical for 1998 Suzuki Swift56,826 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS539 JCC
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2011 74,672 miles

Oil leak

Spare tyre defective

brake discs s/worn

Fail 22 Sep 2011

Exhaust emits clearly visible black smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

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

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously deteriorated, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a) DANGEROUS

Oil leak

Spare tyre defective

brake discs s/worn

Pass 10 Aug 2010 57,838 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2010 57,838 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)

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

Pass 27 Feb 2010 54,291 miles

tyre side walls starting to split/perish

Pass 4 Mar 2009 47,268 miles

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

offside rear child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 27 Feb 2009 47,215 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

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

offside rear child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 21 Dec 2007 41,222 miles

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

Fail 21 Dec 2007 41,222 miles

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

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

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

Pass 21 Dec 2006 37,622 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 14 Dec 2005 34,951 miles

n/s rear tyre wall cracking advise

Fail 14 Dec 2005 34,951 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

n/s rear tyre wall cracking advise

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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S539 JCC is a 1998 Suzuki Swift in Blue with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 S539 JCC, 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 S539 JCC registered?

S539 JCC is a 1998 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 16 September 1998.

Is S539 JCC safe to buy?

The MOT history for S539 JCC shows 12 tests with a 58.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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