Suzuki Swift Gl (1988)
1988 Suzuki Swift Gl
CarHunch has 325 1988 Suzuki Swift Gl vehicles on record, but none have light-vehicle MOT history in our data source.
Moderate sample. 325 vehicles on record. Figures are indicative — the specific vehicle's history matters more than these averages.
No MOT data available for this vehicle type
The 1988 Suzuki Swift Gl doesn't appear in DVLA light-vehicle MOT records — it may be exempt, registered as a different vehicle class, or an import not subject to UK MOT testing. We don't have reliability stats for this specific model, but you can browse other Suzuki vehicles below.
Got a specific Suzuki Swift Gl you're checking out?
The real detail is in the individual vehicle report — MOT history, AI Hunches, mileage timeline, and defect patterns for that specific reg.
The 1988 Suzuki Swift GL sits outside the DVLA's light-vehicle MOT database, so conventional pass-rate statistics aren't available for this cohort. What we do know is that 325 examples of this model year remain registered, nearly all petrol-powered, which speaks to the Swift's durability as a nimble city car from the late 1980s.
At 36 years old, any Swift GL still on the road has proven itself mechanically sound through sustained use, though finding one in good condition will require thorough pre-purchase inspection of rust, interior wear, and brake/suspension integrity—the typical weak points for vehicles of this age. If you're considering one, budget for a full historical check and a detailed mechanical survey by a specialist, because MOT data cannot guide you here.
We have 325 1988 Suzuki Swift Gl vehicles on record, but none have light-vehicle MOT history in our data source.
There are a few reasons this can happen:
- Heavy commercial vehicle — trucks, buses and coaches over 3.5 tonnes are tested under the DVSA annual HGV/PSV regime, which uses a separate database not included in our data source
- Imported vehicles — vehicles registered abroad and recently brought to the UK may have no UK MOT history yet
- MOT-exempt — vehicles manufactured before 1986 qualify under the 40-year rolling exemption; some specialist and agricultural vehicles are also exempt
- Never used on public roads — some vehicles are registered but kept off-road and have never required an MOT
Before you buy a 1988 Suzuki Swift Gl
Based on MOT data from 325 vehicles — here's what to check.
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Check the full MOT history.
0% of these vehicles have had a dangerous defect recorded -
recurring advisories often signal problems years before they become failures.
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Brake pipes, sills and subframes are the key areas on a vehicle this age — structural rust is hard to spot without getting underneath. A mechanic will check all of this before you commit, and give you a concrete basis to negotiate on price.
Inspection
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Colour Breakdown
Based on 1,561 Suzuki Swift Gl vehicles registered in the UK — across all years. From DVLA registration records.
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