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R524 EBA

1998 Suzuki Swift

Blue Petrol 993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Oct 2014
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

56,320 mi
Last recorded56,320 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2013
Typical for 1998 Suzuki Swift56,826 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR524 EBA
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine993cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2013 56,320 miles

n/s/r tyre surface cracks

Pass 15 Sep 2012 52,525 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2011 48,330 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2011 48,330 miles

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

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 30 Sep 2010 45,557 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

both front brake discs have wear

both rear tyres cracking in tread

metal fuel pipes at fuel tank corroded

slight bad earth on all rear lights

Fail 24 Sep 2009 43,392 miles

Rear Stop lamp insecure (1.2.1a)

Pass 24 Sep 2009 43,392 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2008 41,386 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2008 41,250 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Pass 28 Sep 2007 39,018 miles

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

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

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

Fail 30 Sep 2006 36,619 miles

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

o/s and n/s outer cv boots cracking

Pass 30 Sep 2006 36,619 miles

o/s and n/s outer cv boots cracking

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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R524 EBA is a 1998 Suzuki Swift in Blue with a 993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 R524 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 R524 EBA registered?

R524 EBA is a 1998 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 31 March 1998.

Is R524 EBA safe to buy?

The MOT history for R524 EBA shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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