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G833 BOO

1990 Suzuki Swift

White Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Sep 2020
Tests20 (8 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate40%

Mileage

30,377 mi
Last recorded30,377 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2021
Typical for 1990 Suzuki Swift54,024 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG833 BOO
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year1990
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

8 pass 12 fail
Fail 10 Mar 2021 30,377 miles

Central Rear Brake pipe likely to become detached or damaged (1.1.11 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Inner Subframe mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired sill area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired floor pan area an holed (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area so inadequately repaired that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

both front wheels binding slightly

gear oil leak

oil leak

rear exhaust tail pieces prutruding

undersealed

Fail 24 Feb 2021 30,373 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively chafed (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Inner Subframe mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired sill area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Steering locking device missing track rod end (2.1.3 (d))

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired floor pan area an holed (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively chafed (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

both front wheels binding slightly

gear oil leak

oil leak

rear exhaust tail pieces prutruding

undersealed

Fail 29 Oct 2020 30,319 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing so rough it is likely to overheat or break up (5.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

underside heavily under sealed

Pass 30 Sep 2019 29,895 miles

Unable to assess integrity of repaired areas due to thick underseal.

Fail 24 Sep 2019 29,893 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected holed and marked yellow (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected 3 holes all marked yellow (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 Sep 2018 29,055 miles

Nearside Rear Boot lid component damaged but not likely to cause injury (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Sep 2018 29,047 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Rear fog lamp missing (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

under body heavily under sealed

Fail 31 Aug 2018 29,041 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Main beam tell-tale not working main beam goes off when indicating right (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Boot lid component damaged and likely to cause injury strut (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner sill corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Rear Boot lid component damaged and likely to cause injury strut (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Oil leaking excessively from engine sump plug (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

under body heavily under sealed

Pass 30 Aug 2017 26,311 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2017 26,303 miles

Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement in the upper support bearing assembly both sides (2.5.B.1b)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wheel arch x2 (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part hose insecure (3.6.B.4a)

Offside Rear Front suspension locking device missing nut missing (2.5.A.4)

Offside Rear Suspension arm locating pin locking device missing split pin missing (2.4.G.3b)

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

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

Offside Rear top mount slightly play

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 21 Mar 2011 26,046 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

near/side inner c/v boot split

Pass 25 Mar 2010 23,899 miles

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 13 Mar 2009 21,374 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2009 21,374 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside front wheel bearing feels rough when rotated

Whole floor pan has heavy surface corrosion

Pass 18 Mar 2008 18,829 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2008 18,829 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 26 Mar 2007 15,536 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2007 15,502 miles

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)

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

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

Pass 23 Feb 2006 12,577 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2006 12,577 miles

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

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

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

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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G833 BOO is a 1990 Suzuki Swift in White with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 40%.

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 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 G833 BOO, 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.

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G833 BOO is a 1990 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 3 March 1990.

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