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R551 MGC

1998 Suzuki Swift

White Petrol 993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Mar 2020
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

43,571 mi
Last recorded43,571 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2019
Typical for 1998 Suzuki Swift56,826 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR551 MGC
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine993cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2019 43,571 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2018 37,542 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2018 37,542 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 23 Jan 2017 32,241 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2016 27,743 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear tyre starting to perish

Offside Rear tyre starting to perish

Pass 26 Jan 2015 27,572 miles

all 4 tyres slightly perished

Pass 17 Jan 2014 27,347 miles

nearside and offside rear tyres perished on inner and outer side walls

Pass 28 Jan 2013 27,051 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2012 26,543 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2011 25,822 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2011 25,819 miles

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 25 Jan 2010 25,334 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Pass 27 Jan 2009 24,402 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2009 24,402 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 Jan 2008 23,499 miles

front number plate deteriorated

Pass 29 Jan 2007 22,709 miles

front number plate cracked

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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R551 MGC is a 1998 Suzuki Swift in White with a 993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 R551 MGC, 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 R551 MGC registered?

R551 MGC is a 1998 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 12 February 1998.

Is R551 MGC safe to buy?

The MOT history for R551 MGC shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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