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G401 ELB

1990 Suzuki Swift

Black Petrol 1300cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jul 2026
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

34,584 mi
Last recorded34,584 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2025
Typical for 1990 Suzuki Swift54,024 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG401 ELB
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year1990
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,300cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2025 34,584 miles
Pass 9 May 2024 33,570 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 8 Feb 2023 32,875 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Fail 30 Jan 2023 32,875 miles

Rear fog lamp obviously incorrectly positioned (4.5.4 (a))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

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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G401 ELB is a 1990 Suzuki Swift in Black with a 1,300cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1990 Suzuki Swift models, the average MOT pass rate is 60.2% with a typical mileage of 54,024 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 G401 ELB, 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 36 years old, this Suzuki Swift is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of G401 ELB?

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What year was G401 ELB registered?

G401 ELB is a 1990 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 9 January 1990.

Is G401 ELB safe to buy?

The MOT history for G401 ELB shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does G401 ELB have outstanding finance?

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