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G744 PYJ

1989 Suzuki Swift

Blue Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Aug 2008
Tests8 (3 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate37.5%

Mileage

44,189 mi
Last recorded44,189 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2008
Typical for 1989 Suzuki Swift54,824 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG744 PYJ
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year1989
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

3 pass 5 fail
Fail 7 Aug 2008 44,189 miles

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

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

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

Front Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is deliberately modified which significantly reduces the original strength (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Front Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 15 Jul 2008 44,051 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

corrosion to offside & nearside outer body sills

front brake pads low

offside & nearside front brakes dragging

offside rear wishbone & offside & nearside rear track arms very corroded

oil leak from steering column area ( inside car)

Pass 25 Jul 2007 40,850 miles

refer to previous issued VT32 Dated 17th July 2007

Fail 17 Jul 2007 40,811 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

front brake pad material getting low

front suspension anti-roll bar verticle link bushs slight perishing/cracking no excess free movement

near side and offside front metal brake pipes adjcent to inner wheel archs slight surface corrosion

offside rear suspension arm moderate suface corrosion

offside rear tyre perished/cracked around tread area

slight to moderate perished/cracking of most rubber void bushs on rear suspension

Pass 2 Aug 2006 38,011 miles

clutch pedal anti-slip rubber missing

near side front tyre worn outer edge

offside rear tyre worn /cracked slightly around tread area

slight/moderate surface corrosion to offside rear suspension wishbone

Fail 24 Jul 2006 37,941 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

clutch pedal anti/slip rubber missing

moderate surface corrosion rear offside lower wishbone assembly

near side front tyre worn outer edge

offside rear tyre worn and slight cracking inner edge

rear near side tyre worn outer edge approaching legal limit

Pass 11 Aug 2005 34,692 miles

front brake pipe ferrules slight/moderate surface corrosion

near side rear tyre signs of wear out side edge

offside front tyre worn inside edge

Fail 1 Aug 2005 34,688 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

front flex brake pipe`ferrules slight/moderate surface corrosion

near side rear tyre worn out side edge

offside front tyre worn inside edge

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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G744 PYJ is a 1989 Suzuki Swift in Blue with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 37.5%.

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 G744 PYJ, 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 G744 PYJ registered?

G744 PYJ is a 1989 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 1 September 1989.

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