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S570 FWW

1998 Suzuki Swift

Green Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Sep 2011
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

81,137 mi
Last recorded81,137 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2010
Typical for 1998 Suzuki Swift56,826 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS570 FWW
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2010 81,137 miles

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

Offside and nearside sills in poor condition

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

Rear brake pipes corroded

Fail 15 Sep 2010 81,132 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust tailpipe not capable of allowing the emission probe to be inserted (7.3.D.1)

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

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

Offside Front Side repeater excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

Offside and nearside sills in poor condition

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

Rear brake pipes corroded

Pass 23 Sep 2009 76,034 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2009 76,034 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2) DANGEROUS

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 11 Sep 2008 72,828 miles

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

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)

Pass 25 Sep 2007 66,009 miles

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

Offside front brake pipe corroded

Offside front too rear brake pipe too load sensing valve corroded

Offside rear brake pipe corroded

Fail 20 Sep 2007 66,009 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Offside front brake pipe too hose corroded

Offside rear brake pipe corroded

Pass 21 Sep 2006 58,381 miles

Nearside front tyre 2.5mm tread

Rear tyres cracking

front brake pipes corroded

Fail 19 Sep 2006 58,381 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front brake pipes corroded

Nearside front tyre 2.5mm

Rear tyres cracking badly

Pass 23 Sep 2005 48,711 miles

Both rear tyre's cracking

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Fail 21 Sep 2005 48,711 miles

Offside Front coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Both rear tyres cracking

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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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S570 FWW is a 1998 Suzuki Swift in Green with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 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 S570 FWW, 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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S570 FWW is a 1998 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 24 October 1998.

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