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A486 REG

1984 Suzuki Swift

Beige Petrol 993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Oct 2008
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

89,577 mi
Last recorded89,577 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2007
Typical for 1984 Suzuki Swift54,667 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA486 REG
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year1984
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine993cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2007 89,577 miles

park brake near end of reserve travel

Fail 12 Sep 2007 89,575 miles

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

offside rear tyre start to crack

Pass 4 Oct 2006 88,286 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

off side outter sill has repair not able to access quality of welding due to under sill used

Fail 7 Sep 2006 88,281 miles

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

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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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A486 REG is a 1984 Suzuki Swift in Beige with a 993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1984 Suzuki Swift models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.5% with a typical mileage of 54,667 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 A486 REG, 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 42 years old, this Suzuki Swift is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was A486 REG registered?

A486 REG is a 1984 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 10 March 1984.

Is A486 REG safe to buy?

The MOT history for A486 REG shows 4 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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