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R609 ENB

1998 Suzuki Swift

Red Petrol 993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Nov 2020
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

68,194 mi
Last recorded68,194 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2019
Typical for 1998 Suzuki Swift56,826 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR609 ENB
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine993cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2019 68,194 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

undercarriage corrosion

Fail 1 Nov 2019 68,192 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing significantly weakened (7.1.2 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

undercarriage corrosion

Pass 24 May 2018 67,026 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

fuel pipes greased up

Fail 23 May 2018 66,995 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (4.5.4 (a))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

fuel pipes greased up

Pass 17 May 2017 66,575 miles

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

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

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

Fail 15 May 2017 66,553 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill to floor (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Steering locking device missing trackrod end (2.2.C.1g)

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Steering locking device missing track rod end (2.2.C.1g)

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

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

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

Pass 26 May 2016 65,884 miles
Fail 26 May 2016 65,884 miles

Centre Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (1.1.C.1a)

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

Pass 1 Jun 2015 64,270 miles
Fail 28 May 2015 64,267 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Seat belt obviously repaired (5.2.2c)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Offside Rear Trailing arm ball joint dust cover missing (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 May 2014 60,546 miles
Pass 22 May 2013 56,826 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Oil leak

Pass 24 May 2012 53,106 miles
Pass 11 May 2011 48,544 miles
Fail 11 May 2011 48,544 miles

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

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint is excessively worn (2.5.C.1b)

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

Pass 26 May 2010 45,519 miles
Pass 22 May 2009 41,091 miles
Pass 8 May 2008 37,723 miles
Pass 15 May 2007 34,873 miles
Pass 16 May 2006 33,297 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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R609 ENB is a 1998 Suzuki Swift in Red with a 993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 R609 ENB, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was R609 ENB registered?

R609 ENB is a 1998 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 9 June 1998.

Is R609 ENB safe to buy?

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