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R464 GYJ

1998 Suzuki Swift

White Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jan 2018
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

69,702 mi
Last recorded69,702 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2018
Typical for 1998 Suzuki Swift56,826 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR464 GYJ
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Fail 12 Jan 2018 69,702 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill / floor / chassis areas (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

fuel cap of temporary design

Pass 4 Jan 2017 67,912 miles

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

Fail 3 Jan 2017 67,912 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 6 Jan 2016 65,353 miles

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)

Fail 5 Jan 2016 65,345 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

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 7 Jan 2015 63,160 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2015 63,159 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front 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 6 Jan 2014 60,802 miles

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

front brake imbalance on limit

Pass 4 Jan 2013 57,604 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2012 52,497 miles

damp around stering rack

nearside front tyre peroshed and close to the limit

offside front tyre on the legal limit

Pass 22 Mar 2011 49,510 miles

suspension components corroding

Pass 22 Mar 2010 44,603 miles

coil springs+suspension components corroded,slight leaks from p.a.s hoses,chips in windsreen

Pass 3 Mar 2009 38,255 miles

brake pipes corroding\

Pass 17 Mar 2008 34,129 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2007 30,355 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2007 30,248 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2007 30,248 miles

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

Fail 12 Feb 2007 30,232 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 2 Feb 2006 23,116 miles

Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

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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R464 GYJ is a 1998 Suzuki Swift in White with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 R464 GYJ, 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 R464 GYJ registered?

R464 GYJ is a 1998 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 3 February 1998.

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The MOT history for R464 GYJ shows 19 tests with a 68.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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