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R374 EWT

1998 Suzuki Swift

Blue Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jan 2013
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

56,095 mi
Last recorded56,095 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2012
Typical for 1998 Suzuki Swift56,826 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR374 EWT
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2012 56,095 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2012

All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Front Brake lining(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 24 Jan 2011 44,846 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2010 37,942 miles

front number plate slightly tarnished

slight damage to both rear sills

Fail 13 Jan 2010 37,941 miles

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

front number plate slightly tarnished

slight damage to both rear sills

Pass 20 Jan 2009 34,751 miles

Slight inbalance on rear brakes

Underside of vehicle has slight corrosion

Pass 25 Jan 2008 32,103 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2006 29,667 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

slight corrosion on inner and outer sills

Pass 24 Dec 2005 28,178 miles

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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R374 EWT is a 1998 Suzuki Swift in Blue with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 R374 EWT, 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 R374 EWT registered?

R374 EWT is a 1998 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 1 February 1998.

Is R374 EWT safe to buy?

The MOT history for R374 EWT shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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