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R132 BGY

1998 Suzuki Swift

White Petrol 993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Nov 2013
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

72,631 mi
Last recorded72,631 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2012
Typical for 1998 Suzuki Swift56,826 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR132 BGY
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine993cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2012 72,631 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

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

offside rear tyre flat

Fail 9 Nov 2012 72,631 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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 tyre flat

Pass 14 Oct 2011 69,873 miles

Body filler in nearside outer body sill

Offside rear brake binding slightly

Fail 6 Oct 2011 69,873 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Tailgate cannot be secured in the closed position (6.4.1) DANGEROUS

Body filler in nearside outer body sill

Offside rear brake binding slightly

Pass 4 Oct 2010 65,633 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2009 64,539 miles

Coolant leak

Fail 2 Oct 2009 64,539 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a) DANGEROUS

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b) DANGEROUS

Coolant leak

Pass 23 Sep 2008 61,054 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2007 60,935 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2006 60,733 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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R132 BGY is a 1998 Suzuki Swift in White with a 993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 R132 BGY, 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 R132 BGY registered?

R132 BGY is a 1998 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 29 January 1998.

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