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R522 GLG

1998 Suzuki Swift

Green Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Oct 2021
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

62,776 mi
Last recorded62,776 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2020
Typical for 1998 Suzuki Swift56,826 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR522 GLG
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2020 62,776 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened o/s and n/s (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Apr 2019 60,156 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output o/s and n/s (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Apr 2018 56,905 miles

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive o/s and n/s floor to sill (2.4.A.3)

Fail 27 Apr 2018 56,905 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive o/s and n/s floor to sill (2.4.A.3)

Pass 6 May 2017 55,008 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Fail 5 May 2017 55,008 miles

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

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 6 May 2016 52,775 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2016 52,775 miles

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

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

Pass 1 May 2015 50,016 miles

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

Pass 6 May 2014 47,621 miles
Pass 8 May 2013 45,620 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2012 43,919 miles
Fail 3 May 2011 40,511 miles

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

Pass 3 May 2011 40,511 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2010 36,295 miles
Pass 20 May 2009 32,963 miles
Pass 21 May 2008 31,786 miles
Pass 23 May 2007 29,176 miles

both rear tyres cracking

Pass 24 May 2006 26,857 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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R522 GLG is a 1998 Suzuki Swift in Green with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 R522 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 R522 GLG registered?

R522 GLG is a 1998 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 1 June 1998.

Is R522 GLG safe to buy?

The MOT history for R522 GLG shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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