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S304 MGC

1999 Suzuki Swift

Red Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Oct 2021
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

60,444 mi
Last recorded60,444 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2020
Typical for 1999 Suzuki Swift55,086 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS304 MGC
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2020 60,444 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2018 60,438 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2018 60,437 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Front Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Service brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.2.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 Jul 2017 60,104 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2016 59,156 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2015 59,103 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2014 58,099 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2013 57,321 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2012 56,849 miles

advise offside rear lamp lens damaged

Pass 13 Jun 2011 55,610 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2010 54,959 miles

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 5 Dec 2008 53,875 miles

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

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

Fail 5 Dec 2008 53,875 miles

Nearside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Front Front suspension locking device ineffective (2.5.A.4)

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

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

Pass 26 Oct 2007 53,138 miles

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak

Fail 25 Oct 2007 53,136 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak

Pass 9 Nov 2006 52,253 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2005 51,321 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2005 51,321 miles

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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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S304 MGC is a 1999 Suzuki Swift in Red with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

Across all 1999 Suzuki Swift models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.5% with a typical mileage of 55,086 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 S304 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 27 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 S304 MGC registered?

S304 MGC is a 1999 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 12 February 1999.

Is S304 MGC safe to buy?

The MOT history for S304 MGC shows 18 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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