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R531 EBA

1998 Suzuki Swift

White Petrol 993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Dec 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

33,374 mi
Last recorded33,374 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2019
Typical for 1998 Suzuki Swift56,826 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR531 EBA
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine993cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Fail 7 Jan 2019 33,374 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint so worn it is likely to fail (6.1.7 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 15 Dec 2017 30,885 miles

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

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

Fail 14 Dec 2017 30,885 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded floor (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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

Pass 5 Dec 2016 29,436 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2016 29,434 miles

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Pass 1 Dec 2015 27,982 miles

Nearside Front tyre getting low on tread

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box (7.1.2)

Pass 16 Dec 2014 26,649 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2013 24,369 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2012 22,510 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2011 20,696 miles

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

Fail 16 Mar 2011 20,679 miles

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

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

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

Pass 14 Apr 2010 19,160 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2009 18,050 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2008 16,781 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2007 15,386 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2006 13,906 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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R531 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 75%.

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 R531 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 R531 EBA registered?

R531 EBA is a 1998 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 31 March 1998.

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