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G174 WHU

1990 Suzuki Swift

White Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Mar 2017
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

10,991 mi
Last recorded10,991 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2016
Typical for 1990 Suzuki Swift54,024 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG174 WHU
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year1990
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Mar 2016 10,991 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2015 10,776 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2014 10,597 miles

vehicle is converted to a rally car

Fail 6 Mar 2014 10,597 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

vehicle is converted to a rally car

Pass 19 Oct 2012 10,413 miles

Full rally competition car so most parts not as standard

LSD causing slight front brake imbalance in rollers

o/s/r foot hand hand brake slighly low compared to other side

Fail 19 Oct 2012 10,413 miles

Full rally competition car so most parts not as standard

LSD causing slight front brake imbalance in rollers

Rear All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

o/s/r foot hand hand brake slighly low compared to other side

Pass 3 Aug 2011 10,169 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Fail 26 Jul 2011 10,137 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 20 Jul 2010 9,475 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2009 108,226 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2009 108,226 miles

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

Front Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

Pass 16 Jul 2008 7,982 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2007 5,625 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2006 2,993 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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G174 WHU is a 1990 Suzuki Swift in White with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 1990 Suzuki Swift models, the average MOT pass rate is 60.2% with a typical mileage of 54,024 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 G174 WHU, 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 36 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 G174 WHU registered?

G174 WHU is a 1990 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 13 March 1990.

Is G174 WHU safe to buy?

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