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S975 VUG

1998 Suzuki Swift

Green Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jun 2011
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

39,691 mi
Last recorded39,691 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2010
Typical for 1998 Suzuki Swift56,826 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS975 VUG
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2010 39,691 miles

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

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

o/s/r tyre cracking up on sidewall

rear suspension components corroded

Fail 5 May 2010 39,684 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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)

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

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

both front wiper blades slightly split

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

coolant level low

corrosion to rear floor (underneath)

o/s/r tyre cracking up on sidewall

Pass 15 May 2009 37,897 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

n/s/f cv boot slightly split and slightly seaping grease

n/s/f track rod inner joint slight play

Pass 6 May 2008 35,800 miles

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

both rear brake hose ferules corroded

corrosion to n/s/f lower part of strut

slight seepage from power steering rack seals. both rubber boots damp

Pass 25 May 2007 33,212 miles

n/s mirror glass cracked

Fail 15 May 2007 33,212 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

n/s wing mirror cracked

Pass 22 May 2006 31,216 miles
Fail 22 May 2006 30,216 miles

Steering column top mounting bracket insecure (2.1.2d)

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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S975 VUG is a 1998 Suzuki Swift in Green with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 S975 VUG, 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 S975 VUG registered?

S975 VUG is a 1998 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 30 September 1998.

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