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S840 VOB

1998 Suzuki Swift

Red Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Nov 2017
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

49,144 mi
Last recorded49,144 miles
Recorded on15 Nov 2016
Typical for 1998 Suzuki Swift56,826 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS840 VOB
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Nov 2016 49,144 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2016 49,134 miles

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

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

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

Pass 19 Nov 2015 40,326 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2015 40,286 miles

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

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

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules nearside and offside (3.6.B.4e)

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive nearside and offside floor (2.4.A.3)

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules nearside and offside (3.6.B.4e)

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive nearside and offside inner sills and chassis (2.4.A.3)

Pass 24 Sep 2014 33,835 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 24 Sep 2014 33,835 miles

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 25 Oct 2013 25,604 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 1 Nov 2012 20,292 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2012 20,292 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Fail 10 Jun 2008 17,905 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Jun 2008 17,905 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2007 14,733 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2007 14,733 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2006 14,363 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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S840 VOB is a 1998 Suzuki Swift in Red with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 S840 VOB, 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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S840 VOB is a 1998 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 3 September 1998.

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