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R10 PMB

1998 Suzuki Swift

Blue Petrol 993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Feb 2014
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

78,855 mi
Last recorded78,855 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2013
Typical for 1998 Suzuki Swift56,826 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR10 PMB
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine993cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2013 78,855 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2012 74,887 miles

slight corrosion to front floor area

Pass 7 Jan 2011 63,233 miles

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

Nearside Outer Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Outer Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Oil leak

Fail 6 Jan 2011 63,226 miles

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

Nearside Inner Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Inner Rear 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)

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

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

Nearside Outer Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Outer Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Oil leak

Pass 9 Jan 2010 43,905 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2010 43,905 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Jan 2009 28,916 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2008 21,384 miles

Nearside Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage stiff (3.6.E.3)

Pass 9 Jan 2007 13,161 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 29 Dec 2005 9,961 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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R10 PMB is a 1998 Suzuki Swift in Blue with a 993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 R10 PMB, 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

How do I check the history of R10 PMB?

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What year was R10 PMB registered?

R10 PMB is a 1998 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 12 January 1998.

Is R10 PMB safe to buy?

The MOT history for R10 PMB shows 10 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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