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B131 VHY

1984 Suzuki Swift

White Petrol 993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jul 2009
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

70,867 mi
Last recorded70,867 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2008
Typical for 1984 Suzuki Swift54,667 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Suzuki
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB131 VHY
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year1984
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine993cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2008 70,867 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2007 68,913 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2007 68,913 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 10 Jul 2006 66,719 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2005 64,438 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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B131 VHY is a 1984 Suzuki Swift in White with a 993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 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 B131 VHY, 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.

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What year was B131 VHY registered?

B131 VHY is a 1984 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 1 August 1984.

Is B131 VHY safe to buy?

The MOT history for B131 VHY shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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