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S601 MOH

1998 Suzuki Swift

Pink Petrol 993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Sep 2011
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

64,870 mi
Last recorded64,870 miles
Recorded on7 Sep 2010
Typical for 1998 Suzuki Swift56,826 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS601 MOH
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year1998
ColourPink
Fuel typePetrol
Engine993cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Sep 2010 64,870 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2010 64,869 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 19 Aug 2009 59,677 miles

brake pipes heavily greased

front shocks and springs rusty

front wishbone rear bushes starting to deteriorate

nearside rear tyre getting low

outer cv gaiters perished

rear coil springs rusty

slight play in nerside rear wheel bearing

Fail 19 Aug 2009 59,677 miles

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

brake pipes heavily greased

front shocks and springs rusty

front wishbone rear bushes starting to deteriorate

nearside front tyre getting low

outer cv gaiters perished

rear coil springs rusty

slight play in nerside rear wheel bearing

Pass 20 Aug 2008 54,643 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

o/s/r and n/s/r tyre badly cracked on sidewalls

Fail 20 Aug 2008 54,643 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

o/s/r and n/s/r tyre badly cracked on sidewalls

Pass 9 Aug 2007 49,294 miles

o/s/f tyre just on legal limit †CHANGE IS ADVISED

Pass 30 Aug 2006 45,289 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2006 45,245 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

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

Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

n/s/r tyre sidewall starting to perish

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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S601 MOH is a 1998 Suzuki Swift in Pink with a 993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 S601 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 S601 MOH registered?

S601 MOH is a 1998 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 1 August 1998.

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