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H988 XGY

1990 Suzuki Swift

Black Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Aug 2011
Tests10 (5 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

93,290 mi
Last recorded93,290 miles
Recorded on23 Aug 2011
Typical for 1990 Suzuki Swift54,024 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH988 XGY
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year1990
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

5 pass 5 fail
Fail 23 Aug 2011 93,290 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

covers fitted to outer sills

steering wheel cover in poor condition - just acceptable

surface corrosion on rear brake pipes

Fail 23 Aug 2011 93,249 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Pass 20 Aug 2010 85,086 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2010 84,844 miles

Front registration plate faded (6.3.1d)

Nearside Inner Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 22 Jun 2009 75,929 miles

Brake pedal rubber is slightly worn on edge.

Clutch pedal rubber missing.

Nearside Inner Lower Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Inner Lower Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 22 Jun 2009 75,929 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Brake pedal rubber is slightly worn on edge.

Clutch pedal rubber missing.

Nearside Inner Lower Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Inner Lower Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 2 May 2008 68,896 miles
Fail 1 May 2008 68,854 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Front drive shaft coupling flexible rubber or fabric coupling unit severely cracked (2.5.C.1d)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 17 Apr 2007 61,792 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2006 58,895 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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H988 XGY is a 1990 Suzuki Swift in Black with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 H988 XGY, 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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What year was H988 XGY registered?

H988 XGY is a 1990 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 1 August 1990.

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