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S939 EUA

1998 Suzuki Swift

Red Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Oct 2013
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

41,345 mi
Last recorded41,345 miles
Recorded on11 Oct 2012
Typical for 1998 Suzuki Swift56,826 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS939 EUA
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Oct 2012 41,345 miles

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both rear tyre side wall/s damaged

corrosion in various places under vehicle

rear bumper displaced on corners

Fail 8 Oct 2012 41,345 miles

Front registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (3.1.3c)

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both rear tyre side wall/s damaged

corrosion in various places under vehicle

rear bumper displaced on corners

Pass 1 Apr 2011 35,203 miles

Nearside rear tyre wall cracking

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 31 Mar 2011 35,203 miles

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

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

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

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside rear tyre wall cracking

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 Apr 2010 30,490 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2010 30,470 miles

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

Pass 8 Jan 2009 24,212 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2009 24,206 miles

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

Pass 12 Sep 2007 19,716 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2006 17,636 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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S939 EUA is a 1998 Suzuki Swift in Red with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 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 S939 EUA, 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 S939 EUA registered?

S939 EUA is a 1998 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 5 August 1998.

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