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S938 BGJ

1998 Suzuki Swift

Red Petrol 993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Aug 2015
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

80,445 mi
Last recorded80,445 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2014
Typical for 1998 Suzuki Swift56,826 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS938 BGJ
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine993cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2014 80,445 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

clutch badly worn

Fail 31 Jul 2014 80,445 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

clutch badly worn

Pass 3 Aug 2013 71,485 miles

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 29 Jul 2013 71,483 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 1 May 2013 71,479 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Offside Rear Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 1 May 2012 67,089 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 1 May 2012 67,089 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 12 Nov 2010 63,959 miles

ns and os front discs rusted

Fail 12 Nov 2010 63,959 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

ns and os front discs rusted

Pass 3 Aug 2009 59,762 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2008 54,301 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2008 54,239 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 2 Aug 2007 50,555 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2006 46,918 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2005 43,006 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

Offside Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

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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S938 BGJ is a 1998 Suzuki Swift in Red with a 993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 S938 BGJ, 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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S938 BGJ is a 1998 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 1 August 1998.

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