CarVerify

Free Car Check

R473 XOB

1998 Suzuki Swift

White Petrol 993cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Apr 2016
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

64,586 mi
Last recorded64,586 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2016
Typical for 1998 Suzuki Swift56,826 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Suzuki
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationR473 XOB
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine993cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Fail 10 Mar 2016 64,586 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings cill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings cill (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings cill (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front rear bush heavily perished but no play

Offside Front rear bush heavily perished but no play

Pass 25 Mar 2015 62,492 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 21 Mar 2014 60,247 miles

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

Pass 28 Mar 2013 57,926 miles

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

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 26 Mar 2012 55,443 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2011 52,969 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 12 Mar 2010 50,209 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2009 46,681 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2008 43,386 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2007 39,402 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2006 36,095 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
Full Suzuki Swift reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

R473 XOB is a 1998 Suzuki Swift in White with a 993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 R473 XOB, 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

How do I check the history of R473 XOB?

You can check the full history of R473 XOB by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was R473 XOB registered?

R473 XOB is a 1998 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 31 March 1998.

Is R473 XOB safe to buy?

The MOT history for R473 XOB shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does R473 XOB have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on R473 XOB. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.