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R123 GCV

1998 Suzuki Swift

Blue Petrol 993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 May 2010
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

77,991 mi
Last recorded77,991 miles
Recorded on23 May 2009
Typical for 1998 Suzuki Swift56,826 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR123 GCV
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine993cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 May 2009 77,991 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 7 May 2008 73,282 miles

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

nsr wheel bearing rough

underside rusty

Pass 1 May 2007 66,563 miles

o/s/r brake binding slightly

Pass 9 May 2006 61,678 miles

Nearside Inner Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 7 Dec 2005 61,040 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2005 61,030 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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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R123 GCV is a 1998 Suzuki Swift in Blue with a 993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 R123 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 R123 GCV registered?

R123 GCV is a 1998 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 30 June 1998.

Is R123 GCV safe to buy?

The MOT history for R123 GCV shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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