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S963 VWJ

1998 Suzuki Swift

Blue Petrol 993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Dec 2013
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

80,678 mi
Last recorded80,678 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2012
Typical for 1998 Suzuki Swift56,826 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS963 VWJ
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine993cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Dec 2012 80,678 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 13 Oct 2011 77,315 miles

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

Coolant leak

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 13 Oct 2011 77,315 miles

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

Coolant leak

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 20 Oct 2010 75,017 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 15 Oct 2009 72,779 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Nearside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 15 Oct 2009 72,779 miles

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

Pass 21 Oct 2008 70,096 miles

both rear tyres have small cracks

Fail 17 Oct 2007 66,577 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

both rear tyres have got small cracks

both wipers rubber starting to split

Pass 17 Oct 2007 66,577 miles

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

both rear tyres have got small cracks

both wipers rubber starting to split

Pass 22 Oct 2006 62,684 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2005 58,396 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

both rear tyres side walls starting to crack and perish

Fail 7 Oct 2005 58,160 miles

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

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

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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S963 VWJ is a 1998 Suzuki Swift in Blue with a 993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 S963 VWJ, 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 S963 VWJ registered?

S963 VWJ is a 1998 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 1 August 1998.

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