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G771 HEG

1989 Suzuki Swift

White Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Nov 2023
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

28,693 mi
Last recorded28,693 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2022
Typical for 1989 Suzuki Swift54,824 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG771 HEG
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year1989
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2022 28,693 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Offside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Fail 11 Nov 2022 28,692 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Offside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Pass 11 Nov 2021 28,691 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive Coolant radiator drain plug (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Offside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Pass 13 Nov 2020 28,690 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive Radiator drain plug (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Offside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Pass 4 Nov 2019 28,683 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2018 28,650 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2017 28,571 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2016 28,480 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Oil leak ()

underside waxoyled

Pass 14 Jul 2014 27,192 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

nearside front inner steering rack arm balljoint has slight play

nearside rear and offside rear shockabsorber sliding bush/gland has slight play

offside front brake hose secured with cable tie at centre bracket mounting

Fail 9 Jul 2014 27,174 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

nearside front inner steering rack arm balljoint has slight play

nearside rear and offside rear shockabsorber sliding bush/gland has slight play

offside front brake hose secured with cable tie at centre bracket mounting

Fail 28 Jun 2014 27,126 miles

Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.A.2a)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front Brake hose inappropriately repaired (3.6.A.3)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 7 Feb 2013 21,451 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

nearside front and offside front shockabsorbers have slight play in the sliding bush/gland

offside front brake hose retaining clip missing

Fail 5 Feb 2013 21,416 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

nearside front and offside front shockabsorbers have slight play in the sliding bush/gland

offside front brake hose retaining clip missing

Pass 16 Jun 2011 18,776 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Offside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Oil leak

both front to rear brake pipes corroding at rear

covers fitted to outer sills

dampness around brake master cylinder

f/n/s & f/o/s brake pipes to hoses corroding

f/o/s inner wing under wing corroding

front & rear brake discs worn

fuel pipes corroding

r/n/s & r/o/s chassis corroding

r/n/s & r/o/s top spring mountings corroding [chassis]

rear wiper blade split

slight play in both steering rack joints

Fail 4 May 2011 18,751 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Centre Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Suspension arm which is adjustable, locking device insecure (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Nearside Front Upper brake caliper securing device missing (3.5.1j) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Suspension arm insecure (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Battery insecure

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

Oil leak

both rear & front brake discs worn

covers fitted to outer sills

dampness around brake master cylinder & servo

f/n/s brake pipe to hose corroding

f/o/s inner wing under wing corroding

fuel tank corroding

r/n/s & r/o/s chassis corroding

r/n/s & r/o/s top spring mountings corroding [chassis]

r/o/s brake caliper piston corroded

rear wiper blade split

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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G771 HEG is a 1989 Suzuki Swift in White with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 G771 HEG, 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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G771 HEG is a 1989 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 1 August 1989.

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