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R504 XOB

1998 Suzuki Swift

Red Petrol 993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 May 2012
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

97,667 mi
Last recorded97,667 miles
Recorded on19 May 2011
Typical for 1998 Suzuki Swift56,826 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR504 XOB
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine993cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 May 2011 97,667 miles
Fail 19 May 2011 97,667 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Fail 19 May 2010 90,245 miles

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

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

Pass 19 May 2010 90,245 miles
Pass 13 May 2009 80,127 miles

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

Pass 6 May 2008 65,234 miles
Pass 16 May 2007 50,330 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2006 38,180 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2006 38,179 miles

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

Pass 7 Jul 2005 25,006 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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R504 XOB is a 1998 Suzuki Swift in Red with a 993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 R504 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.

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What year was R504 XOB registered?

R504 XOB is a 1998 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 2 July 1998.

Is R504 XOB safe to buy?

The MOT history for R504 XOB shows 10 tests with a 70% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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