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R507 EBA

1998 Suzuki Swift

White Petrol 993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Sep 2013
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

64,668 mi
Last recorded64,668 miles
Recorded on21 Sep 2012
Typical for 1998 Suzuki Swift56,826 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR507 EBA
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine993cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Sep 2012 64,668 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front registration plate is damged

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

O/S/F N/S/R Seatbelts slow to retract

O/S/R Brakes slightly binding

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Fail 21 Sep 2012 64,668 miles

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

Offside Front Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front registration plate is damged

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

O/S/F N/S/R Seatbelts slow to retract

O/S/R Brakes slightly binding

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Pass 1 Sep 2011 59,926 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2010 51,484 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2010 51,418 miles

Offside Front Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 29 Aug 2009 48,470 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2008 45,042 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2007 35,774 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2007 35,774 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order (not working) (1.2.4a)

Pass 19 Jan 2007 35,502 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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R507 EBA is a 1998 Suzuki Swift in White 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 R507 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 R507 EBA registered?

R507 EBA is a 1998 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 1 January 1998.

Is R507 EBA safe to buy?

The MOT history for R507 EBA 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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