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A17 FXF

1991 Suzuki Swift

Black Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Mar 2009
Tests6 (2 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate33.3%

Mileage

84,682 mi
Last recorded84,682 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2008
Typical for 1991 Suzuki Swift53,286 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA17 FXF
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year1991
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

2 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2008 84,682 miles

knocking from engine on emissions test poosible lower engine problem

rust to both nearside rear and offside rear inner archs wear wheels were fouling body

Fail 6 Mar 2008 84,680 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Nearside Rear Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Offside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

knocking from engine possible lower engine problem

rust to both nearside rear and offside rear inner archs where wheels are fouling body

Fail 26 Nov 2007 84,856 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 22 Nov 2006 81,558 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

o/s/r external door handle missing

Fail 22 Nov 2006 81,558 miles

Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.A.2a)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

o/s/r external door handle missing

Fail 18 Sep 2006 81,556 miles

front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

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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A17 FXF is a 1991 Suzuki Swift in Black with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 33.3%.

Across all 1991 Suzuki Swift models, the average MOT pass rate is 60.9% with a typical mileage of 53,286 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 A17 FXF, 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 35 years old, this Suzuki Swift is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was A17 FXF registered?

A17 FXF is a 1991 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 28 March 1991.

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