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S798 CUF

1999 Suzuki Swift

Green Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Apr 2024
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

78,623 mi
Last recorded78,623 miles
Recorded on5 Apr 2023
Typical for 1999 Suzuki Swift55,086 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS798 CUF
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 5 Apr 2023 78,623 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Corrosion to inner sills

Nearside Front Inner Front passenger door catch deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Fail 5 Apr 2023 78,623 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Corrosion to inner sills

Nearside Front Inner Front passenger door catch deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Apr 2022 76,021 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing in tread pattern (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 8 Apr 2022 76,021 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing in tread pattern (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 7 Apr 2021 73,328 miles

Front passenger door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 30 Mar 2020 71,227 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2019 66,199 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Fail 10 Apr 2019 66,188 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Obligatory mirror insecure (3.3 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 21 Mar 2018 61,875 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2017 58,102 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2016 52,895 miles

fuel pipes corroded

nail in the offside rear tyre

Fail 13 Apr 2016 52,895 miles

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

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

fuel pipes corroded

nail in the offside rear tyre

Pass 18 Feb 2015 51,635 miles

Both rear tyres begining to perish 1557013

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

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

Pass 25 Feb 2014 46,418 miles

Oil leak

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

general underside corrosion

nearside front tyre tread cut 155.70.13t

Pass 21 Feb 2013 40,747 miles

slight underside corrosion

wiper blade effort poor

front number plate cracked

Pass 27 Feb 2012 33,578 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2012 33,578 miles

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 22 Feb 2011 26,360 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2011 26,360 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 1 Feb 2010 23,173 miles

both rear tyre walls cracked

Fail 1 Feb 2010 23,173 miles

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

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

both rear tyre walls cracked

Pass 2 Feb 2009 19,537 miles

all four tyre walls perishing 145/70r13t

Pass 20 Feb 2008 16,155 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2007 12,630 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2006 11,983 miles

front tyres close to limit

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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S798 CUF is a 1999 Suzuki Swift in Green with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

Across all 1999 Suzuki Swift models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.5% with a typical mileage of 55,086 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 S798 CUF, 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 27 years old, this Suzuki Swift is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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S798 CUF is a 1999 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 3 February 1999.

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