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K498 HCH

1993 Suzuki Swift

Grey Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 May 2007
Tests3 (1 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate33.3%

Mileage

78,885 mi
Last recorded78,885 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2007
Typical for 1993 Suzuki Swift60,646 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK498 HCH
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year1993
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

1 pass 2 fail
Fail 10 Sep 2007 78,885 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 18 May 2006 74,538 miles
Fail 4 May 2006 74,472 miles

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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K498 HCH is a 1993 Suzuki Swift in Grey with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 33.3%.

Across all 1993 Suzuki Swift models, the average MOT pass rate is 62.6% with a typical mileage of 60,646 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 K498 HCH, 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 33 years old, this Suzuki Swift is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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How do I check the history of K498 HCH?

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What year was K498 HCH registered?

K498 HCH is a 1993 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 1 March 1993.

Is K498 HCH safe to buy?

The MOT history for K498 HCH shows 3 tests with a 33.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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