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S654 UND

1998 Suzuki Swift

Green Petrol 993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Sep 2017
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

89,236 mi
Last recorded89,236 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2016
Typical for 1998 Suzuki Swift56,826 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS654 UND
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine993cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2016 89,236 miles

Front Crossmember corroded

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 30 Sep 2016 89,236 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Inner sill by suspension arm mounting (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Front Crossmember corroded

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 17 Apr 2015 87,016 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

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

o/s front wheel is still when rotated by hand

Pass 17 Apr 2015 87,016 miles

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

o/s front wheel is still when rotated by hand

Fail 25 Mar 2015 86,423 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Both inner rear inner arches corroded

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front crossmember corroded.

Nearside Front 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)

Oil leak

Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

both sills heavily repaired

hi level brake light not lit

Pass 10 Apr 2014 75,306 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2014 75,306 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Fail 18 Apr 2013 65,591 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 18 Apr 2013 65,591 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 9 Nov 2011 53,181 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2011 53,181 miles

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 9 Nov 2010 45,776 miles

SLIGHT freeplay in passenger side track rod

Steel ends of both front and both rear flexible brake hoses corroded

Pass 30 Oct 2009 44,627 miles

Corrosion forming on vehicle underside and sills

Drivers side front outer sidewall of tyre damaged

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 11 Nov 2008 43,431 miles

Corrosion present on vehicle underside

Drivers side wiper blade starting to split

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Front brake discs slightly corroded (approx.3,000 miles left on pads)

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Slight exhaust blow (Catalyst/front pipe)

Fail 10 Nov 2008 43,431 miles

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Corrosion present on vehicle underside

Drivers side wiper blade starting to split

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Front brake discs slightly corroded (approx.3,000 miles left on pads)

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Slight exhaust blow (Catalyst/front pipe)

Pass 13 Nov 2007 41,764 miles

Corrosion forming on underside of vehicle

Drivers side rear tyre worn down to 3mm in centre of tread (2mm on edge)

Exhaust centre section slightly corroded

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 16 Nov 2006 39,880 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2005 38,326 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2005 38,317 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Both front brake pipes corroded (passenger side worse)

Both front flexible brake pipe ferrules slightly corroded

Drivers side rear tyre worn down to approx 2-3mm

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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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S654 UND is a 1998 Suzuki Swift in Green with a 993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 S654 UND, 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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S654 UND is a 1998 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 27 November 1998.

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