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R490 PUM

1998 Suzuki Swift

Red Petrol 993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Apr 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

91,408 mi
Last recorded91,408 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2011
Typical for 1998 Suzuki Swift56,826 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR490 PUM
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine993cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2011 91,408 miles

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Coolant leak

Engine/gearbox mounting(s) defective

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Front Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nail in offside front tyre

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Seat belt flexible stalk deteriorated but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

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

Spare tyre defective

body wroks all rouns front wings & door damege

off front door handle opp dificale opp in & out

Fail 9 Apr 2011 91,408 miles

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Coolant leak

Engine/gearbox mounting(s) defective

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Front Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nail in offside front tyre

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

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

Seat belt flexible stalk deteriorated but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

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

Spare tyre defective

body wroks all rouns front wings & door damege

off front door handle opp dificale opp in & out

Fail 6 Oct 2010 86,923 miles

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

Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Pass 9 Apr 2010 83,465 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2010 83,409 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 14 Jan 2009 74,244 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2008 66,225 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Oil leak

Rear bumper insecure

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 7 Feb 2007 58,490 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

fuel pipes coroded at rear

n/s front tyre cut tread area not exposing cords

Pass 12 Jan 2006 48,866 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 PUM is a 1998 Suzuki Swift in Red with a 993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 R490 PUM, 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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R490 PUM is a 1998 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 24 June 1998.

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