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E228 JPK

1988 Suzuki Swift

White Petrol 1324cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jul 2008
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

44,945 mi
Last recorded44,945 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2007
Typical for 1988 Suzuki Swift51,811 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE228 JPK
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year1988
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,324cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2007 44,945 miles

Spare tyre defective

Fail 29 Jun 2007 44,945 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

Spare tyre defective

Pass 26 Jun 2006 40,470 miles

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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E228 JPK is a 1988 Suzuki Swift in White with a 1,324cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1988 Suzuki Swift models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.0% with a typical mileage of 51,811 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 E228 JPK, 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 38 years old, this Suzuki Swift is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was E228 JPK registered?

E228 JPK is a 1988 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 8 July 1988.

Is E228 JPK safe to buy?

The MOT history for E228 JPK shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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