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R317 EBJ

1998 Suzuki Swift

Purple Petrol 993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jun 2017
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

50,872 mi
Last recorded50,872 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2017
Typical for 1998 Suzuki Swift56,826 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR317 EBJ
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year1998
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine993cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Fail 24 Jun 2017 50,872 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm and deep cut on tread (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 1 Jul 2016 49,287 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

No history for cam timing belt

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight damage A - post - door check strap has broken from its welds (6.1.A.1)

Rear Wiper

Fail 30 Jun 2016 49,287 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid All (8.2.3)

Offside Front Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 175 70 R13 75T (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

No history for cam timing belt

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight damage A - post - door check strap has broken from its welds (6.1.A.1)

Rear Wiper

Fail 13 Jun 2015 47,926 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

rear number plate cracked

Pass 13 Jun 2015 47,926 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Nearside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

rear number plate cracked

Pass 3 May 2014 45,961 miles

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 1 May 2014 45,961 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 9 May 2013 42,649 miles
Fail 8 May 2013 42,648 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 20 Apr 2012 36,870 miles
Pass 3 May 2011 32,457 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

exhaust rattle/knocking

Fail 26 Apr 2011 32,286 miles

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

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

exhaust rattle/knocking

Pass 10 May 2010 28,032 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

n/s/o/s/f floors advance corrosion

n/s/r tyre poor condition 155/70R13

Fail 10 May 2010 28,032 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

n/s/o/s/f floors advance corrosion

n/s/r tyre poor condition 155/70R13

Pass 13 May 2009 23,240 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

o/s/f floor advance corrosion

Fail 11 May 2009 23,240 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

o/s/f floor advance corrosion

Pass 20 May 2008 18,923 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2007 15,033 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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R317 EBJ is a 1998 Suzuki Swift in Purple with a 993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 R317 EBJ, 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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R317 EBJ is a 1998 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 2 January 1998.

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