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S950 JCY

1998 Suzuki Swift

Green Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Feb 2013
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

66,526 mi
Last recorded66,526 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2012
Typical for 1998 Suzuki Swift56,826 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS950 JCY
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Feb 2012 66,526 miles

slight under body surface corrosion

Fail 17 Feb 2012 66,526 miles

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

slight under body surface corrosion

Pass 1 Feb 2011 63,718 miles

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

front brake discs on minimum depth at time of test

Pass 25 Jan 2010 59,778 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2010 59,778 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 28 Jan 2009 56,958 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2008 52,696 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2007 48,494 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2006 44,142 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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S950 JCY is a 1998 Suzuki Swift in Green with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 S950 JCY, 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 S950 JCY registered?

S950 JCY is a 1998 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 1 August 1998.

Is S950 JCY safe to buy?

The MOT history for S950 JCY shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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