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S86 LEF

1998 Suzuki Swift

Green Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Aug 2024
Tests28 (18 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

23,115 mi
Last recorded23,115 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2023
Typical for 1998 Suzuki Swift56,826 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS86 LEF
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

18 pass 10 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2023 23,115 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure is fractured but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

under body heavily under sealed

Pass 23 Jul 2022 22,951 miles

chassis corroded

front and rear suspension components corroded

Pass 7 Aug 2021 22,595 miles

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 7 Aug 2021 22,595 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator light intensity significantly reduced (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Aug 2020 22,048 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2020 22,048 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Aug 2019 21,238 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2019 21,237 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected sill (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 27 Jul 2018 20,500 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2018 20,500 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Jul 2017 19,579 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2017 19,569 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Pass 13 Aug 2016 18,663 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2015 17,861 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2014 17,299 miles

general corrosion

Fail 28 Jul 2014 17,289 miles

Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

general corrosion

Pass 8 Aug 2013 16,617 miles

front crossmember corroded, front number plate cracked

Fail 7 Aug 2013 16,617 miles

Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

front crossmember corroded, front number plate cracked

Pass 2 Aug 2012 15,905 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 8 Aug 2011 15,143 miles

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

n/s/r tyre sidewall cracking

Fail 8 Aug 2011 15,143 miles

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

n/s/r tyre sidewall cracking

Pass 11 Aug 2010 14,487 miles

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

Fail 10 Aug 2010 14,487 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 3 Aug 2009 13,639 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2008 12,676 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 16 Aug 2007 11,399 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2007 11,399 miles

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

corrosion to ,brake pipes under body †slight play in rear bushes †slight body damage

Pass 16 Aug 2006 9,325 miles

wipers smearing screen †body damage at o/s/r †corrosion to underbody,p/s pipes,fuel pipes & brake unions †o/s/f & n/s/f wishbone rear bushes starting to split †lip to front brake discs †o/s & n/s outer c.v boots perishing †rear tyres perishing

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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S86 LEF is a 1998 Suzuki Swift in Green with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 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 S86 LEF, 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 S86 LEF registered?

S86 LEF is a 1998 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 17 August 1998.

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