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S981 ABD

1998 Suzuki Swift

Red Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Oct 2011
Tests10 (5 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

1,868 mi
Last recorded1,868 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2010
Typical for 1998 Suzuki Swift56,826 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS981 ABD
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

5 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2010 1,868 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)

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

SLIGHT NOISE OSR WHEEL BEARING.

Fail 13 Oct 2010 1,868 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

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

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)

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

SLIGHT NOISE OSR WHEEL BEARING.

Pass 14 Oct 2009 92,166 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2009 92,166 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Rear bumper insecure

Pass 9 Oct 2008 82,261 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2008 82,261 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

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

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

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

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

nearside rear tyre perished but no cords exposed

slight noise from offside rear wheel bearing

unable to see front offside brake pads due to wheel construction

various rust to floor areas

Pass 9 Oct 2007 75,003 miles

front brake pipes corroded

front plate has got water ingress

Fail 9 Oct 2007 75,001 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

front brake pipes corroded

front plate has got water ingress

Pass 11 Oct 2006 68,445 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2006 68,443 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

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

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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S981 ABD is a 1998 Suzuki Swift in Red with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 S981 ABD, 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 S981 ABD registered?

S981 ABD is a 1998 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 6 October 1998.

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