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R119 GCV

1998 Suzuki Swift

Green Petrol 993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Feb 2025
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

50,615 mi
Last recorded50,615 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2024
Typical for 1998 Suzuki Swift56,826 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR119 GCV
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine993cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2024 50,615 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

all the exhaust system corroded

Pass 28 Apr 2022 40,997 miles

Nearside One upper mounting broken on headlamp

Pass 24 May 2021 38,671 miles
Fail 24 May 2021 38,671 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 28 Nov 2019 38,652 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 25 Nov 2019 38,648 miles

Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced cross member. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 27 Nov 2018 38,441 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 24 Nov 2017 37,783 miles

Front registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 31 Oct 2016 37,597 miles

Nearside Lower arm rear bush deteriorated

Offside Lower arm rear bush deteriorated

Pass 24 Nov 2015 36,528 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 25 Nov 2014 35,952 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 21 Nov 2013 34,922 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 21 Nov 2013 34,922 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 10 Nov 2012 32,920 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2012 32,920 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

nearside rear tyre perishing. cords not visible

offside front tyre perishing, cords not visible

offside rear tyre perishing, cords not visible

Pass 16 Nov 2011 32,098 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 16 Nov 2011 32,098 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 Nov 2010 31,908 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2009 30,055 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside front tyre perishing

Nearside rear tyre perishing

Offside front tyre perishing

Offside rear tyre perishing

Fail 25 Nov 2009 30,055 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside front tyre perishing

Nearside rear tyre perishing

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

Offside front tyre perishing

Offside rear tyre perishing

Pass 28 Nov 2008 28,894 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2008 28,894 miles

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 11 Jul 2007 27,645 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2006 26,602 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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R119 GCV is a 1998 Suzuki Swift in Green with a 993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 R119 GCV, 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 R119 GCV registered?

R119 GCV is a 1998 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 31 March 1998.

Is R119 GCV safe to buy?

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