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R708 XDC

1998 Suzuki Swift

Blue Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Aug 2013
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

4,383 mi
Last recorded4,383 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2012
Typical for 1998 Suzuki Swift56,826 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR708 XDC
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2012 4,383 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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)

all flexi brake hose ferrules corroding

corrosion all suspension arms

corrosion front cross member

corrosion offside rear inner sill

front pads worn

front to rear brake pipes corroding at front

Fail 25 Jul 2012 4,379 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (3.6.A.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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)

all flexi brake hose ferrules corroding

corrosion all suspension arms

corrosion front cross member

corrosion offside rear inner sill

front pads worn

front to rear brake pipes corroding at front

Pass 28 Jul 2011 1,852 miles

corrosion rear inner sills

front cross member corroded

front to rear rear brake pipes corroding

offside rear footbrake performance down

Fail 27 Jul 2011 1,847 miles

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

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

corrosion rear inner sills

front cross member corroded

front to rear rear brake pipes corroding

offside rear footbrake performance down

Pass 28 Jul 2010 99,635 miles

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

brake servo damp no leaks found

front floor corroding

offside rear brake slight bind

rear inner sills corroding

Fail 28 Jul 2010 99,635 miles

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

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

brake servo damp no leaks found

front floor corroding

offside rear brake slight bind

rear inner sills corroding

Pass 19 Aug 2009 98,402 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

front cross member corroded

Pass 14 Aug 2008 97,469 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2008 97,469 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 19 May 2007 92,450 miles
Fail 19 May 2007 92,450 miles

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

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)

signs of a fuel leak around filler neck to tank, but not leaking at the of test

Pass 10 Jun 2006 89,699 miles

fuel tank damp around filler neck

h/brake feels loose ie cable or linkage sticking but works ok

Pass 6 Jun 2005 83,261 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2005 83,261 miles

Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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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R708 XDC is a 1998 Suzuki Swift in Blue with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 R708 XDC, 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 R708 XDC registered?

R708 XDC is a 1998 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 16 June 1998.

Is R708 XDC safe to buy?

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