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E370 UCL

1988 Suzuki Swift

Red Petrol 1324cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jan 2009
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

98,994 mi
Last recorded98,994 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2008
Typical for 1988 Suzuki Swift51,811 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE370 UCL
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year1988
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,324cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2008 98,994 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2008 98,969 miles

Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.A.2a)

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 Jan 2007 96,859 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2007 96,859 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not in a clean condition and function impaired (1.1.4a)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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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E370 UCL is a 1988 Suzuki Swift in Red with a 1,324cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 E370 UCL, 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 E370 UCL registered?

E370 UCL is a 1988 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 5 May 1988.

Is E370 UCL safe to buy?

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