MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
48,706 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)
Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Temporary fuel cap fitted
front crossmember at radiator mounting badly holed and corroded
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Temporary fuel cap fitted
n/s/f flexi hose ferruled ends corroding
rear brake pipes coated in paint
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
Emissions not tested (7.0)
Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
How Reliable is the Suzuki Swift?
Based on 2,247,517 MOT tests across 189,488 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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R287 VSB is a 1998 Suzuki Swift in Blue with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.
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 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 R287 VSB, 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.
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What year was R287 VSB registered?
R287 VSB is a 1998 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 30 June 1998.
Is R287 VSB safe to buy?
The MOT history for R287 VSB shows 8 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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