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S604 JFJ

1998 Suzuki Swift

Blue Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 May 2018
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

78,222 mi
Last recorded78,222 miles
Recorded on27 May 2017
Typical for 1998 Suzuki Swift56,826 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS604 JFJ
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 May 2017 78,222 miles

Oil leak

Underside of vehicle rusty

Pass 28 May 2016 76,529 miles

generally underside of vehicle body very rusty

Pass 22 Dec 2014 75,193 miles

generally inderside of vehicle body and suspension components very rusty

Fail 13 Dec 2014 75,191 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

generally inderside of vehicle body and suspension components very rusty

Pass 16 Jul 2011 74,302 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2010 73,395 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2009 67,537 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Feb 2009 67,537 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2007 56,946 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2006 49,863 miles

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

Fail 2 Sep 2006 49,863 miles

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

Offside Rear Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 23 Aug 2005 44,891 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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

Pass 23 Aug 2005 44,891 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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S604 JFJ is a 1998 Suzuki Swift in Blue with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 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 S604 JFJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was S604 JFJ registered?

S604 JFJ is a 1998 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 17 September 1998.

Is S604 JFJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for S604 JFJ shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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