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R993 UWB

1998 Suzuki Swift

Red Petrol 993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Feb 2011
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

86,323 mi
Last recorded86,323 miles
Recorded on1 Mar 2010
Typical for 1998 Suzuki Swift56,826 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR993 UWB
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine993cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Mar 2010 86,323 miles

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

Fail 25 Feb 2010 86,304 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

Pass 16 Feb 2009 83,821 miles

o/r service brake lower effort than n/s

Pass 29 Feb 2008 80,759 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 23 Feb 2008 80,690 miles

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 22 Feb 2007 72,365 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2007 72,365 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

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

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

o/s rear service brake effort lower than n/s

Pass 7 Feb 2006 62,413 miles

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

o/s rearservice brake has lower effort than n/s

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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R993 UWB is a 1998 Suzuki Swift in Red with a 993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 R993 UWB, 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 R993 UWB registered?

R993 UWB is a 1998 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 31 March 1998.

Is R993 UWB safe to buy?

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