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F212 GAG

1989 Suzuki Swift

Black Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jun 2010
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

66,297 mi
Last recorded66,297 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2009
Typical for 1989 Suzuki Swift54,824 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF212 GAG
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year1989
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2009 66,297 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2009 66,259 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 15 Apr 2009 66,091 miles

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

Nearside Front Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

Nearside Front Upper Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Offside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

bonnet hinges insecure.

front sidelights on when ignition on,

n/s front brake disc cover backplate missing.

under vehicle covered in fibre glass and painted

Pass 14 Aug 2007 54,220 miles

slight corrosion

underside surface corrosion

Pass 12 Sep 2006 49,534 miles

front number plate damaged

off side front tyre worn on medge

slight corrosion on rear discs

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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F212 GAG is a 1989 Suzuki Swift in Black with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1989 Suzuki Swift models, the average MOT pass rate is 61.9% with a typical mileage of 54,824 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 F212 GAG, 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 37 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 F212 GAG registered?

F212 GAG is a 1989 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 4 April 1989.

Is F212 GAG safe to buy?

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