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E254 EAP

1988 Suzuki Swift

Blue Petrol 1324cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Sep 2008
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

85,739 mi
Last recorded85,739 miles
Recorded on28 Sep 2007
Typical for 1988 Suzuki Swift51,811 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE254 EAP
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year1988
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,324cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Sep 2007 85,739 miles

see vt 32 412042467259

Fail 19 Sep 2007 85,775 miles

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

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

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

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

front cross member badly corroded

n/s/rear inner wing corrode badly next to fuel filler neck

o/s & n/s inner & outer sills corroded

o/s/front lower wing corroded & holed

rear axel badly corroded around spring mountings

rear brake hose furrels corroded

Pass 11 Sep 2006 84,023 miles

exhaust rear box corroded and leaking slightly

n/s/front inner wing in advanced state of corrosion

Pass 30 Sep 2005 82,567 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2005 82,521 miles

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

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

Rear Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

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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E254 EAP is a 1988 Suzuki Swift in Blue with a 1,324cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 E254 EAP, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was E254 EAP registered?

E254 EAP is a 1988 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 1 March 1988.

Is E254 EAP safe to buy?

The MOT history for E254 EAP shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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