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X298 GBK

2001 Suzuki Swift

Green Petrol 993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Oct 2017
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

46,286 mi
Last recorded46,286 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2016
Typical for 2001 Suzuki Swift49,285 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX298 GBK
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine993cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2016 46,286 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2016 46,286 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 28 Oct 2015 44,404 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2015 44,396 miles

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

Pass 28 Oct 2014 42,357 miles

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

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

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

Pass 6 Feb 2013 42,142 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2012 40,440 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 1 Feb 2011 38,516 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2010 36,531 miles

both rear tyres starting to perish

Pass 9 Feb 2009 34,639 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2008 32,458 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2007 30,490 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2006 29,241 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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X298 GBK is a 2001 Suzuki Swift in Green with a 993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

Across all 2001 Suzuki Swift models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.6% with a typical mileage of 49,285 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 X298 GBK, 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 25 years old, this Suzuki Swift is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was X298 GBK registered?

X298 GBK is a 2001 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 14 February 2001.

Is X298 GBK safe to buy?

The MOT history for X298 GBK shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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