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S97 KLN

1998 Suzuki Swift

Blue Petrol 993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Oct 2023
Tests30 (17 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate56.7%

Mileage

64,246 mi
Last recorded64,246 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2023
Typical for 1998 Suzuki Swift56,826 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS97 KLN
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine993cc

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MOT History

17 pass 13 fail
Fail 23 Oct 2023 64,246 miles

Offside Front Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective water ingress to o/s unit (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking - tread area (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking - tread area (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking - tread area (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 21 Oct 2022 62,797 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Surface corrosion evident all under body, all brakes, all steering & all suspension

Fail 19 Oct 2022 62,797 miles

Offside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Floor area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Surface corrosion evident all under body, all brakes, all steering & all suspension

Pass 23 Oct 2021 61,244 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2021 61,244 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Oct 2020 59,661 miles

Rust evident under body, brakes, steering & suspension parts

Fail 9 Oct 2020 59,661 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 9 Apr 2019 57,516 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2018 55,829 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear bumper damage

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 27 Mar 2018 55,804 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect water in lamp (1.8.A.1b)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear bumper damage

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 30 Mar 2017 54,026 miles

@ 16% the handbrake has just made its efficiency

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 Apr 2016 52,255 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2015 50,330 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2015 50,287 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Fail 10 Apr 2014 48,309 miles

Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Oil leak

Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

o/s headlamp lightly misted

Pass 10 Apr 2014 48,309 miles

Oil leak

o/s headlamp lightly misted

Pass 5 Apr 2013 46,549 miles

Both front wiper blades split slightly.

O/S headlamp has condensation.

Fail 5 Apr 2013 46,535 miles

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

Both front wiper blades split slightly.

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

O/S headlamp has condensation.

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 10 Apr 2012 44,878 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Apr 2011 43,518 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2011 43,512 miles

Centre Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Pass 9 Apr 2010 41,624 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2009 39,782 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2009 39,780 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Fail 7 Apr 2008 38,106 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 7 Apr 2008 38,106 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2007 36,141 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2007 36,141 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 4 Apr 2006 32,961 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2006 32,854 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

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

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

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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S97 KLN is a 1998 Suzuki Swift in Blue with a 993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.7%.

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 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 S97 KLN, 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 S97 KLN registered?

S97 KLN is a 1998 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 28 August 1998.

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