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G494 STN

1989 Suzuki Swift

Blue Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jul 2008
Tests5 (2 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate40%

Mileage

14,654 mi
Last recorded14,654 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2008
Typical for 1989 Suzuki Swift54,824 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG494 STN
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year1989
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

2 pass 3 fail
Fail 31 Jul 2008 14,654 miles

All position lamps adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.4)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is severely distorted (2.4.A.3)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) insecure (1.1.A.3a)

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

welding repaires heavy underseal inspected using correct procedure.

Pass 17 Jul 2007 9,447 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2007 9,447 miles

Nearside Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) insecure (1.1.A.3a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

Offside Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) insecure (1.1.A.3a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

Nearside Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 13 Jul 2006 2,530 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2006 2,530 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

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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G494 STN is a 1989 Suzuki Swift in Blue with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 40%.

Across all 1989 Suzuki Swift models, the average MOT pass rate is 61.9% with a typical mileage of 54,824 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 G494 STN, 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 37 years old, this Suzuki Swift is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was G494 STN registered?

G494 STN is a 1989 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 16 October 1989.

Is G494 STN safe to buy?

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