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S780 LGA

1998 Suzuki Swift

Green Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Apr 2015
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

75,219 mi
Last recorded75,219 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2014
Typical for 1998 Suzuki Swift56,826 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS780 LGA
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2014 75,219 miles

all suspension conponents, floor & front cross member rusted

Pass 23 Apr 2013 71,845 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Oil leak

both front and rear sub frames corroded

floor and boot pan corroding

Fail 17 Apr 2013 71,804 miles

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

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Oil leak

both front and rear sub frames corroded

floor and boot pan corroding

Pass 11 Apr 2012 67,253 miles

front brake hoses corroded on ferrules

n/s/f tyre worn to excess

o/s outer sill corroded

o/s/r inner wheel arch corroded

rear inner sills corroded

rear subframe corroded

Fail 4 Apr 2012 67,107 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

front brake hoses corroded on ferrules

n/s/f tyre worn to excess

o/s outer sill corroded

o/s/r inner wheel arch corroded

rear inner sills corroded

rear subframe corroded

Pass 11 Apr 2011 59,952 miles

both inner wings corroded by front suspension mounts

n/s/f floorpan corroded

rear inner sills corroded

Fail 7 Apr 2011 59,900 miles

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

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

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

both inner wings corroded by front suspension mounts

n/s/f floorpan corroded

rear inner sills corroded

Pass 10 Apr 2010 56,882 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2010 56,882 miles

Centre Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Rear Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Pass 15 Apr 2009 55,605 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2009 55,605 miles

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Nearside Front Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 Apr 2008 53,717 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2008 53,717 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Outer Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

slight corrision on front crossmember

Pass 16 Apr 2007 52,117 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2007 52,117 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 7 Apr 2006 50,301 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2006 50,301 miles

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

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 10 Dec 2005 48,617 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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S780 LGA is a 1998 Suzuki Swift in Green with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 S780 LGA, 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 S780 LGA registered?

S780 LGA is a 1998 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 30 September 1998.

Is S780 LGA safe to buy?

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