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S94 NGF

1998 Suzuki Swift

Blue Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Apr 2016
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

16,108 mi
Last recorded16,108 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2015
Typical for 1998 Suzuki Swift56,826 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS94 NGF
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2015 16,108 miles

Centre exhaust section corroded.

Nearside front tyre wearing low.

Pass 3 Apr 2014 9,766 miles

Centre exhaust silencer corroded.

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside front tyre tread on legal limit.

Pass 4 Apr 2013 1,465 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside front tyre tread on legal limit.

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

Offside rear tyre perished.

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

Rear windscreen wiper missing.

Fail 4 Apr 2013 1,465 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside front tyre tread on legal limit.

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside rear tyre perished.

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

Rear windscreen wiper missing.

Pass 2 Apr 2012 91,273 miles

Both front tyres wearing low.

Nearside front lower ball joint worn.

Nearside rear inner sill corroded,may require attention next MOT.

Offside rear tyre slightly perished.

Pass 6 Apr 2011 84,946 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2011 84,945 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Pass 15 Jan 2010 79,813 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

n/s/r brake slightly binding

rear wiper arm missing

Pass 12 Jan 2009 74,768 miles

o/s/f outer cv gaiter in poor condition

rear indicator bulbs fading white

Fail 12 Jan 2009 74,768 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b) DANGEROUS

o/s/f outer cv gaiter in poor condition

rear indicator bulbs fading white

Pass 17 May 2007 63,092 miles
Fail 17 May 2007 63,092 miles

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

Pass 26 May 2006 59,130 miles
Fail 26 May 2006 59,127 miles

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

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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S94 NGF is a 1998 Suzuki Swift in Blue with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 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 S94 NGF, 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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S94 NGF is a 1998 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 4 August 1998.

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