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S998 WAN

1998 Suzuki Swift

Red Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Nov 2015
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

90,652 mi
Last recorded90,652 miles
Recorded on26 Oct 2015
Typical for 1998 Suzuki Swift56,826 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS998 WAN
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Fail 26 Oct 2015 90,652 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded centre sill area (5.2.6) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill /floor area (2.4.A.3) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill/rear arm mounting area (2.4.A.3) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

Offside o/s/f tyre low on inner shoulder

both steering rack boots damp with oil misting

c/v boots poor

o/s/f indicator lens cracked/damaged

under side of vehicle very corroded

various body damage

various corroded brake pipes

wipers poor

Fail 7 Nov 2014 87,145 miles

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

Pass 7 Nov 2014 87,145 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2013 84,163 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2012 75,376 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2011 68,865 miles

repairs heavily undersealed

Fail 28 Oct 2011

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

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

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

Pass 29 Oct 2010 61,762 miles

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

Pass 31 Oct 2009 54,578 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2008 48,450 miles

child seat fitted to n/s/r

front no plate damage

slight oil leak

Pass 8 Nov 2007 42,413 miles

child seat fitted to n/s/r

damage to front bumper

damage to o/s/r wheel arch

front no plate poor

o/s/f indacator damaged

slight corrosion to both rear susp mount

small chips in windscreen

Pass 7 Nov 2006 36,281 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2006 36,281 miles

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

body damage to offside rear wheel arch

both front wheel trims missing

cambelt last changed?

front number plate damaged

nearside front side light dim

nearside reversing light inoperative

offside front indicater lense cracked

wipers poor

Fail 7 Nov 2005 28,701 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

slight uneven rise and fall at front brakes

wipers splitting and poor

Pass 7 Nov 2005 28,701 miles

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

slight uneven rise and fall at front brakes

wipers splitting and poor

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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S998 WAN is a 1998 Suzuki Swift in Red with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 S998 WAN, 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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S998 WAN is a 1998 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 2 November 1998.

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