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R565 MGC

1998 Suzuki Swift

White Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Feb 2013
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

53,333 mi
Last recorded53,333 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2012
Typical for 1998 Suzuki Swift56,826 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Suzuki
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR565 MGC
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2012 53,333 miles

Oil leak

under side slightly corroded

Fail 4 Feb 2012 53,148 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Oil leak

under side slightly corroded

Pass 16 Feb 2011 39,548 miles

front plate marked

wear front disc

Fail 16 Feb 2011 39,548 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

front plate marked

wear front disc

Pass 16 Feb 2010 38,767 miles

wet test

Pass 16 Feb 2009 37,849 miles

rear exh in poor condition

Pass 21 Feb 2008 36,549 miles

n/s cv boot pin holed

rear exh rusty

Pass 27 Feb 2007 34,756 miles

front plate marked

n/s cv boot pinholed

wear front disc

Pass 7 Mar 2006 32,837 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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R565 MGC is a 1998 Suzuki Swift in White 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 R565 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was R565 MGC registered?

R565 MGC is a 1998 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 1 March 1998.

Is R565 MGC safe to buy?

The MOT history for R565 MGC 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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