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F630 CEC

1988 Suzuki Swift

Red Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Aug 2011
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

47,653 mi
Last recorded47,653 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2010
Typical for 1988 Suzuki Swift51,811 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF630 CEC
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year1988
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2010 47,653 miles

Slight misting of brake fluid master cylinder/ front pipes but no visible leaks.

early corrosion n/s/f inner wheel arch within 30cm of suspension mounting.

early signs of corrosion rear of car not deemed to be structual.

slight corrosion rear fuel pipes.

Fail 11 Aug 2010 47,653 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Slight misting of brake fluid master cylinder/ front pipes but no visible leaks.

early corrosion n/s/f inner wheel arch within 30cm of suspension mounting.

early signs of corrosion rear of car not deemed to be structual.

slight corrosion rear fuel pipes.

Pass 15 Aug 2009 36,908 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2009 36,908 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 9 Apr 2008 32,795 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2008 32,794 miles

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 13 Mar 2006 31,991 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2006 31,991 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means (7.2.4b)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Rear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

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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F630 CEC is a 1988 Suzuki Swift in Red with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 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 F630 CEC, 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 F630 CEC registered?

F630 CEC is a 1988 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 24 August 1988.

Is F630 CEC safe to buy?

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