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R511 GLG

1998 Suzuki Swift

Green Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jun 2013
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

72,445 mi
Last recorded72,445 miles
Recorded on20 Jun 2012
Typical for 1998 Suzuki Swift56,826 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR511 GLG
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Jun 2012 72,445 miles

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

advise nail in n/s front tyre

Pass 13 Oct 2011 71,511 miles

Nearside Outer Lower Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Outer Upper Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

rear suspension components got signs of heavy corossion started to appear !

tyre offside rear cracks appearing in between tread pattern

Pass 12 Oct 2010 67,831 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2010 67,831 miles

Nearside Lower Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Lower Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 29 Jun 2009 66,502 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2009 66,502 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 25 Jun 2008 63,539 miles
Pass 31 May 2007 60,045 miles
Pass 25 May 2006 54,020 miles

offside front brake pipe to flexi hose started to corrode on surface ! †headlight aim fraction high on nearside and offside !

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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R511 GLG is a 1998 Suzuki Swift in Green with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 R511 GLG, 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 R511 GLG registered?

R511 GLG is a 1998 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 2 June 1998.

Is R511 GLG safe to buy?

The MOT history for R511 GLG shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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