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S834 DJO

1998 Suzuki Swift

Green Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jul 2017
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

48,251 mi
Last recorded48,251 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2016
Typical for 1998 Suzuki Swift56,826 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS834 DJO
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2016 48,251 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear brake tight

Nearside Rear tyre perished

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

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear brake tight

Offside Rear tyre perished

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

centre section to rear silencer clamp corrodede

centre stop light not visible

Fail 1 Aug 2016 48,251 miles

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear brake tight

Nearside Rear tyre perished

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

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear brake tight

Offside Rear tyre perished

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

centre section to rear silencer clamp corrodede

centre stop light not visible

Pass 3 Jul 2015 42,285 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 4 Jul 2014 38,170 miles

N/S & O/S rear brakes slightly binding not detected on roller brake test.

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

Fail 2 Jul 2014 38,166 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

N/S & O/S rear brakes slightly binding not detected on roller brake test.

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

Pass 8 Jul 2013 34,578 miles

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

rear brakes binding slightly

Fail 4 Jul 2013 34,558 miles

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

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

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

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

rear brakes binding slightly

Pass 4 Jul 2012 31,551 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2012 31,551 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Nov 2010 25,558 miles

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

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

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

Fail 5 Nov 2010 25,558 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 9 Nov 2009 24,225 miles

Battery insecure

Fail 7 Nov 2009 24,225 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Battery insecure

Pass 8 Nov 2008 22,754 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Spare tyre defective

both rear tyres perrished

Pass 10 Nov 2007 20,648 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2006 19,092 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2005 17,588 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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S834 DJO is a 1998 Suzuki Swift in Green with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 S834 DJO, 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 S834 DJO registered?

S834 DJO is a 1998 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 6 November 1998.

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