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S641 JSH

1998 Suzuki Swift

Red Petrol 993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jan 2010
Tests8 (3 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate37.5%

Mileage

69,261 mi
Last recorded69,261 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2009
Typical for 1998 Suzuki Swift56,826 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS641 JSH
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine993cc

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MOT History

3 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2009 69,261 miles

corrosion on all brake hose ferrals

corrosion on n/s/f brake pipe

corrosion on n/s/f floor

corrosion on n/s/r brake pipes too & from brake hose borderline

corrosion on o/s/f strut/spring mounting

corrosion on rear floors & chassis rails

security of n/s/f wing bottom

Fail 16 Jan 2009 69,258 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)

corrosion n/s/f floor

corrosion on n/s main brake pipe too flexi

corrosion on n/s/f brake hose ferrals

corrosion on n/s/r brake pipe from flexi

corrosion on o/s/f brake disc borderline

corrosion on o/s/f brake hose ferrals

corrosion on o/s/f strut/spring mounting

corrosion on rear brake hose ferrals

corrosion on rear floors and chassis rails

corrosion on rest of front chassis rails

security n/s/f wing at bottom

Pass 17 Oct 2007 62,102 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2007 62,102 miles

Front Lower Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Lower Body or chassis has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Fail 17 Sep 2007 62,050 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Pass 19 Sep 2006 60,235 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2006 60,227 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

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)

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Fail 10 Sep 2005 56,205 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

front brake discs are starting to corroed and wear

metal ends of offside and nearside front flexible brake hoses are corroeded

offside and nearside rear suspension lower wishbones are corroeded

rear boot floor panel and rear chassis members are starting to corroed

timing belt

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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S641 JSH is a 1998 Suzuki Swift in Red with a 993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 37.5%.

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 S641 JSH, 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 S641 JSH registered?

S641 JSH is a 1998 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 11 September 1998.

Is S641 JSH safe to buy?

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