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S587 MOH

1998 Suzuki Swift

Blue Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Oct 2019
Tests24 (13 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate54.2%

Mileage

34,398 mi
Last recorded34,398 miles
Recorded on11 Oct 2019
Typical for 1998 Suzuki Swift56,826 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS587 MOH
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

13 pass 11 fail
Fail 11 Oct 2019 34,398 miles

Offside Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Oct 2018 27,189 miles

Condensation in Nearside Headlight.

Fail 3 Oct 2018 27,189 miles

Condensation in Nearside Headlight.

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 25 Oct 2017 19,982 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2017 19,920 miles

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

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

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 7 Oct 2016 13,944 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2016 13,944 miles

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

Pass 8 Oct 2015 8,028 miles

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

Offside Lower Body has slight corrosion floor (6.1.B.2)

Fail 6 Oct 2015 8,022 miles

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Lower Body has slight corrosion floor (6.1.B.2)

Pass 1 Oct 2014 98,073 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) obscured but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3c)

slight play in nearside forn inner steerin rack ball joint.

Pass 9 Oct 2013 79,159 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2012 62,247 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2012 62,247 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Oct 2011 52,183 miles

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

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

Fail 3 Oct 2011 52,183 miles

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

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

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

Pass 13 Oct 2010 43,733 miles

Oil leak

rear suspension components heavily corroded

Fail 13 Oct 2010 43,733 miles

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

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

Oil leak

rear suspension components heavily corroded

Pass 7 Sep 2009 43,043 miles

O/S/F indicator lens cracked

Oil leak

slight play in steering

Fail 7 Sep 2009 43,043 miles

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

O/S/F indicator lens cracked

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

Oil leak

slight play in steering

Pass 15 Jul 2008 39,109 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2008 39,109 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 13 Jul 2007 36,114 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2007 36,114 miles

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

slight water ingress in n/s head lamp

Pass 19 Jul 2006 32,328 miles

Front and rear bumpers damaged.

Nearside front tyre cracking

Spare tyre on 1,6mmm

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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S587 MOH is a 1998 Suzuki Swift in Blue with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.2%.

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 S587 MOH, 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 S587 MOH registered?

S587 MOH is a 1998 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 31 December 1998.

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