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R515 JGU

1998 Suzuki Swift

White Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Mar 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

46,762 mi
Last recorded46,762 miles
Recorded on29 Mar 2017
Typical for 1998 Suzuki Swift56,826 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR515 JGU
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Mar 2017 46,762 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Rear tyres cracking

exhaust melting the bumper

Fail 27 Mar 2017 46,756 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

exhaust melting the bumper

Rear tyres cracking

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Pass 9 Jan 2016 41,718 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2014 36,762 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2014 35,104 miles

Oil leak

o/s wiper blade split on edge

Pass 10 Jan 2013 33,805 miles

Oil leak

o/s/f tyre sidewall small cracks

Fail 8 Jan 2013 33,805 miles

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Oil leak

o/s/f tyre sidewall small cracks

Pass 10 Jan 2012 32,603 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2011 31,663 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Oil leak

Pass 6 Jan 2011 31,663 miles

Oil leak

Pass 12 Jan 2010 30,837 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2009 30,150 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2008 28,915 miles

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

Pass 23 Mar 2006 25,546 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2006 25,546 miles

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

Pass 21 Mar 2005 24,720 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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R515 JGU is a 1998 Suzuki Swift in White with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 R515 JGU, 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 R515 JGU registered?

R515 JGU is a 1998 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 5 March 1998.

Is R515 JGU safe to buy?

The MOT history for R515 JGU shows 16 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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