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S783 EUA

1998 Suzuki Swift

Green Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Apr 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

27,971 mi
Last recorded27,971 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2009
Typical for 1998 Suzuki Swift56,826 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS783 EUA
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2009 27,971 miles

both rear jacking points rusty and damaged.

front cross member starting to corrode.

sleight noise from offside rear wheel bearing.

Fail 18 Mar 2009 27,622 miles

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c) DANGEROUS

both rear jacking points rusty and damaged.

front cross member starting to corrode.

sleight noise from offside rear wheel bearing.

Pass 14 Apr 2008 13,057 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2008 13,052 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

offside front drive shaft inner boot split

Pass 18 May 2007 99,446 miles
Fail 15 May 2007 99,297 miles

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

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 4 May 2006 87,358 miles

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

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

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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S783 EUA is a 1998 Suzuki Swift in Green with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 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 S783 EUA, 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 S783 EUA registered?

S783 EUA is a 1998 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 21 August 1998.

Is S783 EUA safe to buy?

The MOT history for S783 EUA shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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