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R262 GJO

1998 Suzuki Swift

Blue Petrol 993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Dec 2017
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

88,390 mi
Last recorded88,390 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2017
Typical for 1998 Suzuki Swift56,826 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR262 GJO
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine993cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Fail 18 Dec 2017 88,390 miles

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 Dec 2016 82,356 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 13 Dec 2016 82,300 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Nearside Front brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 4 Dec 2015 75,647 miles

Brake pedal has little reserve travel

Offside rear brake slight bind

Fail 3 Dec 2015 75,645 miles

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

Windscreen wiper blade missing (8.2.2)

Brake pedal has little reserve travel

Offside rear brake slight bind

Fail 26 Nov 2014 73,945 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Incorrect clamp fitted to exhaust manifold - downpipe rubbing radiator

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

Offside rear brake slight bind

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

Pass 26 Nov 2014 73,945 miles

Incorrect clamp fitted to exhaust manifold - downpipe rubbing radiator

Offside rear brake slight bind

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

Pass 12 Mar 2013 69,205 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2013 69,205 miles

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

Pass 28 Feb 2012 67,602 miles

Nearside Front Front drive shaft support bearing slightly worn (2.5.C.2c)

front wipers worn

Pass 2 Mar 2011 66,108 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2010 64,845 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2009 63,783 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2008 61,780 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2007 60,760 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2006 59,440 miles

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 10 Mar 2006 59,440 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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R262 GJO is a 1998 Suzuki Swift in Blue with a 993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 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 R262 GJO, 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 R262 GJO registered?

R262 GJO is a 1998 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 30 June 1998.

Is R262 GJO safe to buy?

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