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R176 GCA

1998 Suzuki Swift

Green Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Sep 2018
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

5,591 mi
Last recorded5,591 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2017
Typical for 1998 Suzuki Swift56,826 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR176 GCA
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2017 5,591 miles

Body has slight corrosion Both sills corroded (6.1.B.2)

Offside front fog light lense broken

Fail 30 Aug 2017 5,403 miles

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

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings Inner sill (6.1.B.2)

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

Body has slight corrosion Both sills corroded (6.1.B.2)

Offside front fog light lense broken

Pass 19 Aug 2016 93,459 miles

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

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Fail 12 Aug 2016 93,459 miles

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

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Body or chassis has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings Sill (6.1.B.2)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 8 Sep 2015 87,351 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Front cross member slightly corroded

Front exhaust system slightly corroded

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

O/s & n/s rear brake pipes could not be fully assessed due to covered with grease

O/s & n/s rear wheel arches has slight surface rust

Underbody slightly corroded

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

n/s front & rear inner & outer sill has slight traces of filler & underseal

o/s centre & rear inner & outer sill has slight traces of filler & undersealed

Fail 1 Sep 2015 87,349 miles

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

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

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

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

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Front cross member slightly corroded

Front exhaust system slightly corroded

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

O/s & n/s rear brake pipes could not be fully assessed due to covered with grease

O/s & n/s rear wheel arches has slight surface rust

Underbody slightly corroded

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 25 Jul 2014 83,701 miles

brake pipes corroding

floors corroded

nearside cv boot seaping grease

rear brake hoses unions corroded

rear inner sills corroding

rear tyres splitting

suspension springs corroded

Pass 25 Jul 2013 72,719 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2012 65,322 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2010 65,272 miles

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

Pass 20 Feb 2009 61,573 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2008 57,432 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2007 52,849 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2007 52,802 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

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

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

Pass 23 Feb 2006 48,201 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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R176 GCA is a 1998 Suzuki Swift in Green with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

Across all 1998 Suzuki Swift models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.7% with a typical mileage of 56,826 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 R176 GCA, 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 28 years old, this Suzuki Swift is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was R176 GCA registered?

R176 GCA is a 1998 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 27 March 1998.

Is R176 GCA safe to buy?

The MOT history for R176 GCA shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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