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R133 EDB

1998 Suzuki Swift

Green Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jan 2011
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

72,892 mi
Last recorded72,892 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2010
Typical for 1998 Suzuki Swift56,826 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR133 EDB
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2010 72,892 miles

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

both rear wheel bearings slighty noisey

floor panels chassie rails and inner and outer sills are starting to corrode surface rust

front n/s tyre starting to wear

some steering and suspension bushes are starting to deteriorate

Fail 21 Jan 2010 72,892 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

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

both rear wheel bearings slighty noisey

floor panels chassie rails and inner and outer sills are starting to corrode surface rust

front n/s tyre starting to wear

some steering and suspension bushes are starting to deteriorate

Pass 22 Apr 2009 68,616 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 21 Apr 2008 63,784 miles

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 21 Apr 2008 63,784 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 25 Apr 2007 59,431 miles

Earth battery connetion lose

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Slight noise comeing from both front c.v joints

corrosion to rear fuel pipes

n/s wing mirror held secure with tape

Fail 13 Apr 2007 59,424 miles

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

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)

Both batter connetions lose

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

corrosion to rear fuel pipes

n/s wing mirror held secure with tape

Pass 28 Mar 2006 56,528 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2006 56,528 miles

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

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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R133 EDB is a 1998 Suzuki Swift in Green with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 R133 EDB, 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

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What year was R133 EDB registered?

R133 EDB is a 1998 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 30 June 1998.

Is R133 EDB safe to buy?

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