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E948 GLN

1988 Suzuki Swift

Blue Petrol 1324cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 May 2027
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

53,000 mi
Last recorded53,000 miles
Recorded on6 May 2026
Typical for 1988 Suzuki Swift51,811 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE948 GLN
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year1988
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,324cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 May 2026 53,000 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Apr 2025 50,103 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Feb 2024 47,768 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

slight exhaust blow front centre silencer

Pass 23 Nov 2022 47,213 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Inner sill rusting

Offside Rear Inner sill rusting

Pass 22 Nov 2021 47,058 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2020 46,882 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2020 46,882 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 14 May 2019 46,339 miles
Pass 2 May 2018 46,034 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2017 45,562 miles
Pass 3 May 2016 45,119 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2015 44,919 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2014 43,973 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2013 43,346 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2012 42,272 miles

Oil leak

nearside front and offside front, bottom of wings corroded

Pass 7 Apr 2011 41,546 miles

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

Fail 5 Apr 2011 41,546 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Apr 2010 40,954 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2009 40,647 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2008 40,155 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2007 39,705 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2006 39,040 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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E948 GLN is a 1988 Suzuki Swift in Blue with a 1,324cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

Across all 1988 Suzuki Swift models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.0% with a typical mileage of 51,811 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 E948 GLN, 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 38 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 E948 GLN?

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What year was E948 GLN registered?

E948 GLN is a 1988 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 4 January 1988.

Is E948 GLN safe to buy?

The MOT history for E948 GLN shows 22 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does E948 GLN have outstanding finance?

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