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S944 JSS

1998 Suzuki Swift

Green Petrol 993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Sep 2013
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

45,158 mi
Last recorded45,158 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2012
Typical for 1998 Suzuki Swift56,826 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS944 JSS
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine993cc

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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2012 45,158 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2012 45,151 miles

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

Fail 20 Aug 2012 45,037 miles

Nearside Body has a projection caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

fuel filler pipe support bracket cracked

Pass 12 Sep 2011 42,361 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2011 42,249 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 1 Sep 2010 39,791 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre- repairable

Slight brake bind found at both front wheels

Fail 21 Aug 2010 39,725 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Baffles loose in rear section exhaust

Nail in offside rear tyre- repairable

Slight brake bind found at both front wheels

Pass 27 Aug 2009 37,345 miles

Nearside rear tyre perishing on sidewalls- 155/70 r13 t

Pass 3 Sep 2008 35,243 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2008 35,210 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 3 Sep 2007 33,069 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2007 33,069 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Sep 2006 30,302 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2005 27,175 miles

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

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

Fail 3 Aug 2005 27,164 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

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

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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S944 JSS is a 1998 Suzuki Swift in Green with a 993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

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 S944 JSS, 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 S944 JSS registered?

S944 JSS is a 1998 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 9 September 1998.

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