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R490 EBA

1998 Suzuki Swift

White Petrol 993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 May 2015
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

62,565 mi
Last recorded62,565 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2016
Typical for 1998 Suzuki Swift56,826 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR490 EBA
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine993cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Fail 12 Jan 2016 62,565 miles

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill. (2.4.A.3)

Pass 14 May 2014 61,604 miles

Nearside Front Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

brakes slightly binding

Fail 13 May 2014 61,604 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Outer Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 15 May 2013 60,318 miles

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

Fail 15 May 2012 58,628 miles

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

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

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

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

Pass 15 May 2012 58,628 miles

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 16 May 2011 56,426 miles
Fail 13 May 2011 56,426 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Outer Rear 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 Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 14 May 2010 54,339 miles
Fail 14 May 2010 54,339 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 12 May 2009 51,990 miles
Pass 9 May 2008 49,251 miles
Fail 8 May 2008 49,241 miles

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

Pass 9 May 2007 46,660 miles

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 9 May 2007 46,660 miles

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Pass 25 Apr 2006 43,599 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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R490 EBA is a 1998 Suzuki Swift in White with a 993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 R490 EBA, 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 R490 EBA registered?

R490 EBA is a 1998 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 31 March 1998.

Is R490 EBA safe to buy?

The MOT history for R490 EBA shows 16 tests with a 56.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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