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R469 GWC

1998 Suzuki Swift

Red Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Nov 2018
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

76,426 mi
Last recorded76,426 miles
Recorded on9 Nov 2017
Typical for 1998 Suzuki Swift56,826 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR469 GWC
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Nov 2017 76,426 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor pan/ inner sill (5.2.6)

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)

centre exhaust rubber broken

front cross member corroding

Fail 8 Nov 2017 76,426 miles

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor pan/ inner sill (5.2.6)

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)

centre exhaust rubber broken

front cross member corroding

Pass 23 Nov 2016 75,742 miles

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

Offside Front Valve stem slightly misaligned (4.1.D.1e)

Fail 22 Nov 2016 75,741 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Offside Front Valve stem slightly misaligned (4.1.D.1e)

Pass 23 Nov 2015 70,646 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2014 61,207 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)

Pass 29 Oct 2013 51,941 miles

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

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

Fail 15 Oct 2012 46,805 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 15 Oct 2012 46,805 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 31 Oct 2011 45,738 miles

n/s outer sill and body damaged

Pass 2 Nov 2010 44,661 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2009 43,327 miles

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

n/s panel/sill damaged

Fail 17 Oct 2008 41,867 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 17 Oct 2008 41,867 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2007 40,301 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Fail 11 Oct 2007 40,301 miles

Front Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

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

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Pass 12 Oct 2006 39,186 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2005 37,914 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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R469 GWC is a 1998 Suzuki Swift in Red with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 R469 GWC, 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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R469 GWC is a 1998 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 4 June 1998.

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