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R716 EVM

1998 Suzuki Swift

Blue Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 May 2008
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

89,375 mi
Last recorded89,375 miles
Recorded on25 May 2007
Typical for 1998 Suzuki Swift56,826 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR716 EVM
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 May 2007 89,375 miles
Fail 18 May 2007 89,375 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

windscreen scoured †pin prick in o/s cv boot †o/s/r light lense broken

Pass 12 May 2006 85,516 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2006 85,516 miles

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

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

o/s/r light lense broken †both front tyres low tread †o/s/f inner wheel guard adrift

Pass 26 Aug 2005 78,914 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2005 78,916 miles

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

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Nearside Front Front drive shaft coupling is slightly worn (2.5.C.1c)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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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R716 EVM is a 1998 Suzuki Swift in Blue with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 R716 EVM, 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 R716 EVM registered?

R716 EVM is a 1998 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 30 June 1998.

Is R716 EVM safe to buy?

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