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S842 SNC

1998 Suzuki Swift

White Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Sep 2020
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

56,920 mi
Last recorded56,920 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2019
Typical for 1998 Suzuki Swift56,826 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS842 SNC
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2019 56,920 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

exhaust system corroded

front brake discs slightly worn

metal fuel pipes corroded

Fail 27 Aug 2019 56,899 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall and tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

exhaust system corroded

front brake discs slightly worn

metal fuel pipes corroded

Pass 31 Aug 2018 50,962 miles

all 4 tyres small cracks

oil leak

Fail 31 Aug 2018 50,958 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective TEMP FUEL CAP FITTED (6.1.3 (b) (i))

all 4 tyres small cracks

oil leak

Pass 31 Aug 2017 45,095 miles

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 30 Aug 2016 44,233 miles

nearside and offside front sills corroded

Pass 3 Sep 2015 43,671 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2015 43,664 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 21 Aug 2014 43,142 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2013 42,364 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2012 41,201 miles

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

some deterioration to exhaust front pipe/catalytic converter

Pass 24 Aug 2011 39,712 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2010 37,724 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2009 35,300 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2008 33,025 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 26 Aug 2008 33,025 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2007 30,641 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2006 28,197 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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S842 SNC is a 1998 Suzuki Swift in White with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 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 S842 SNC, 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 S842 SNC registered?

S842 SNC is a 1998 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 28 August 1998.

Is S842 SNC safe to buy?

The MOT history for S842 SNC shows 18 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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