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C988 GGL

1986 Suzuki Swift

Red Petrol 1324cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Mar 2010
Tests4 (4 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

99,976 mi
Last recorded99,976 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2009
Typical for 1986 Suzuki Swift52,014 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC988 GGL
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year1986
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,324cc

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MOT History

4 pass
Pass 6 Mar 2009 99,976 miles

o/s front wheelarch rusty and not holed at time of test

Pass 7 Mar 2008 99,309 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Pass 2 Mar 2007 98,793 miles

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

offside rear foot brake slightley low effort

Pass 28 Feb 2006 98,253 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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C988 GGL is a 1986 Suzuki Swift in Red with a 1,324cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1986 Suzuki Swift models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.5% with a typical mileage of 52,014 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 C988 GGL, 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 40 years old, this Suzuki Swift is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was C988 GGL registered?

C988 GGL is a 1986 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 25 February 1986.

Is C988 GGL safe to buy?

The MOT history for C988 GGL shows 4 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does C988 GGL have outstanding finance?

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