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S54 TND

1998 Suzuki Swift

Turquoise Petrol 993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Aug 2011
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

81,385 mi
Last recorded81,385 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2010
Typical for 1998 Suzuki Swift56,826 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS54 TND
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year1998
ColourTurquoise
Fuel typePetrol
Engine993cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2010 81,385 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Aug 2009 75,682 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2008 70,596 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

REAR WIPER U/S

Fail 16 Oct 2008 70,530 miles

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

REAR WIPER U/S

Pass 24 Oct 2007 65,657 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

n/s/r tyre worn odd and cracking on inside wall

o/s/f indicator cracked

radiator in poor condition

rear wiper split

Fail 24 Oct 2007 65,657 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

n/s/r tyre worn odd and cracking on inside wall

o/s/f indicator cracked

oil filter corroded and leaking

radiator in poor condition

rear wiper split

Pass 14 Sep 2006 54,114 miles

Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

wheel trims fitted

Pass 10 Sep 2005 42,989 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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S54 TND is a 1998 Suzuki Swift in Turquoise with a 993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 S54 TND, 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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S54 TND is a 1998 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 30 September 1998.

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