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B261 XNM

1984 Suzuki Swift

Beige Petrol 993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Nov 2009
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

25,730 mi
Last recorded25,730 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2008
Typical for 1984 Suzuki Swift54,667 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB261 XNM
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year1984
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine993cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2008 25,730 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2008 25,725 miles

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

Fail 8 Nov 2007 23,261 miles

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

Pass 8 Nov 2007 23,261 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2006 21,531 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2006 21,531 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 16 Nov 2005 20,073 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2005 20,073 miles

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

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

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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B261 XNM is a 1984 Suzuki Swift in Beige with a 993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 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 B261 XNM, 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

How do I check the history of B261 XNM?

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What year was B261 XNM registered?

B261 XNM is a 1984 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 28 December 1984.

Is B261 XNM safe to buy?

The MOT history for B261 XNM shows 8 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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