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E29 EST

1988 Suzuki Swift

Black Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 May 2026
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

19,374 mi
Last recorded19,374 miles
Recorded on8 May 2025
Typical for 1988 Suzuki Swift51,811 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE29 EST
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year1988
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 May 2025 19,374 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

underbody covered in underseal

Pass 10 Jun 2014 33,652 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

fuel pipes slightly corroded

slights tears on both sides rear tyres

Fail 3 Jun 2014 33,635 miles

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

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

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

fuel pipes slightly corroded

slights tears on both sides rear tyres

Pass 27 Jun 2011 2,152 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2011 2,152 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 8 Mar 2007 2,119 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2007 2,119 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Mar 2006 99,987 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2006 9,987 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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)

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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E29 EST is a 1988 Suzuki Swift in Black with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 E29 EST, 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 E29 EST registered?

E29 EST is a 1988 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 30 December 1988.

Is E29 EST safe to buy?

The MOT history for E29 EST shows 9 tests with a 55.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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