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S977 SNO

1998 Suzuki Swift

Green Petrol 993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jan 2010
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

80,471 mi
Last recorded80,471 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2009
Typical for 1998 Suzuki Swift56,826 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS977 SNO
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine993cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2009 80,471 miles

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

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

Fail 16 Jan 2009 80,471 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 31 Jan 2008 76,336 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

front number plate deterioated

Pass 7 Nov 2007 75,550 miles

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

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

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

floor/inner sills rusty

front and rear number plates deterioated

o/s/f outer tyre wall damaged

Pass 4 Jan 2007 71,522 miles

EXHAUST CATALYST AND REAR SILENCER CORRODED

FRONT AND REAR FLEXIBLE BRAKE HOSE ENDS SLIGHTLY CORRODED

FRONT AND REAR METAL BRAKE PIPES SLIGHTLY CORRODED

FRONT AND REAR NUMBER PLATES DETERIORATED

SLIGHT DAMAGE TO OFFSIDE FRONT OUTER TYRE WALL

Pass 6 Jan 2006 66,454 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2006 66,454 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

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

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)

both rear tyres perished

front number plate deteriorating

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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S977 SNO is a 1998 Suzuki Swift in Green with a 993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 S977 SNO, 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 S977 SNO registered?

S977 SNO is a 1998 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 24 August 1998.

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