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R179 ENO

1998 Suzuki Swift

Purple Petrol 993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 May 2015
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

94,010 mi
Last recorded94,010 miles
Recorded on19 May 2014
Typical for 1998 Suzuki Swift56,826 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR179 ENO
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year1998
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine993cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 May 2014 94,010 miles
Fail 19 May 2014 94,010 miles

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

Pass 28 Apr 2013 92,335 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2012 90,578 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2011 87,984 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2010 84,275 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2010 84,275 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 20 Sep 2008 75,163 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2008 75,161 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 Sep 2007 68,775 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2006 61,716 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

front number plate cracked

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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R179 ENO is a 1998 Suzuki Swift in Purple with a 993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

Across all 1998 Suzuki Swift models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.7% with a typical mileage of 56,826 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 R179 ENO, 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 28 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 R179 ENO registered?

R179 ENO is a 1998 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 1 March 1998.

Is R179 ENO safe to buy?

The MOT history for R179 ENO shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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