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B417 LBY

1984 Suzuki Swift

Yellow Petrol 993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 May 2008
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

83,593 mi
Last recorded83,593 miles
Recorded on23 May 2007
Typical for 1984 Suzuki Swift54,667 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB417 LBY
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year1984
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine993cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 May 2007 83,593 miles
Fail 22 May 2007 83,593 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

n/s/r tyre is cracking on sidewall

Pass 23 May 2006 75,492 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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B417 LBY is a 1984 Suzuki Swift in Yellow with a 993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 B417 LBY, 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 B417 LBY registered?

B417 LBY is a 1984 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 1 August 1984.

Is B417 LBY safe to buy?

The MOT history for B417 LBY shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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