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R874 GCG

1998 Suzuki Swift

White Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Feb 2023
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

53,748 mi
Last recorded53,748 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2022
Typical for 1998 Suzuki Swift56,826 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR874 GCG
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2022 53,748 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2021 50,685 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2021 50,683 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 30 Jan 2020 48,684 miles

(Surface corrosion under vehicle including suspension components).

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Drive shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 28 Jan 2020 48,682 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick Both Sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (Inner Edge) (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

(Surface corrosion under vehicle including suspension components).

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Drive shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 8 Jan 2019 44,790 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Jan 2018 40,950 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2017 36,974 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2016 32,895 miles

Nearside Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside front tyre perishing

Offside Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 2 Jan 2015 28,591 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside front tyre perishing

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside front tyre wearing inner edge

Pass 2 Jan 2014 24,320 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 19 Dec 2012 22,580 miles

all brake pipes and ferrells corroded

surface corrosion to underside of veichle

Fail 19 Dec 2012 22,580 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

all brake pipes and ferrells corroded

surface corrosion to underside of veichle

Pass 30 Dec 2011 21,667 miles

nearside rear tyre perishing through tread pattern and side walls,but not through to structure

slight noise from nearside rear wheel bearing

Pass 11 Dec 2010 20,827 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2010 20,825 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.D.2c)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 30 Dec 2009 18,680 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2009 17,126 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2009 17,126 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 11 Jan 2008 16,063 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2007 14,994 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2006 13,944 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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R874 GCG is a 1998 Suzuki Swift in White with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 R874 GCG, 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 R874 GCG registered?

R874 GCG is a 1998 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 23 June 1998.

Is R874 GCG safe to buy?

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