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R332 JGD

1998 Suzuki Swift

Blue Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Oct 2009
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

74,637 mi
Last recorded74,637 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2009
Typical for 1998 Suzuki Swift56,826 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR332 JGD
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Fail 29 Sep 2009 74,637 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

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

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

fuel lines corrodied

radiator showing signs of leakage

Pass 13 Oct 2008 72,180 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2008 72,092 miles

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

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Pass 29 Oct 2007 71,066 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2007 71,065 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 17 Oct 2006 70,331 miles

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

water in o/s/r lens

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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R332 JGD is a 1998 Suzuki Swift in Blue with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 R332 JGD, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was R332 JGD registered?

R332 JGD is a 1998 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 31 March 1998.

Is R332 JGD safe to buy?

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