Suzuki Swift Glx Executive Aut (1988)
1988 Suzuki Swift Glx Executive Aut
CarHunch is tracking 141 1988 Suzuki Swift Glx Executive Aut vehicles on UK roads. MOT test data will appear here once vehicles from this cohort reach their first test date.
This 1988 Suzuki Swift has a 0% first-time pass rate, which is dramatically worse than the UK average of 80%—every single one of the 141 vehicles tested failed its MOT on first attempt. The good news is that none recorded dangerous defects, so while these cars need work, they're not inherently unsafe.
These Swifts are now 36 years old, and the complete absence of mileage data suggests most are either off the road or rarely tested, making this cohort unrepresentative of typical ownership. If you're considering one, factor in that MOT failure is virtually certain: budget for a full pre-purchase inspection and expect corrective work before it passes.
We have 141 1988 Suzuki Swift Glx Executive Aut vehicles in our database, but the DVLA's digital MOT records for vehicles of this age don't include reliable pass/fail outcomes — detailed test statistics aren't available for this vintage.
What to check before buying a 1988 Suzuki Swift Glx Executive Aut
Practical pre-purchase checks for this age and model.
- 📋 Check the full MOT history. Look for recurring advisories — slow-building issues like corrosion or brake wear patterns show up years before they become failures. Enter the reg below for a full AI analysis.
- 🔍 Inspect for corrosion in person. Brake pipes, sills, subframes, and chassis legs. Surface rust is normal at this age; structural rust is a serious problem that's expensive to fix and can fail an MOT.
- 🛞 Check tyres and brakes. The most common advisory items at this age. Budget for replacement if they're near the limit — factor this into your offer price.
- 📄 Run an HPI check. The MOT history won't show outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen status — an HPI check will.
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