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C177 DTA

1985 Suzuki Swift

Black Petrol 1324cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jul 2011
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

63,082 mi
Last recorded63,082 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2010
Typical for 1985 Suzuki Swift49,564 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC177 DTA
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year1985
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,324cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Jul 2010 63,082 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2010 63,082 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

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

Pass 6 Jul 2009 62,815 miles

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

Pass 17 Jul 2008 61,887 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2007 60,007 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2007 60,007 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) incomplete (1.1.4a)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 30 Jun 2006 58,130 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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C177 DTA is a 1985 Suzuki Swift in Black with a 1,324cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 1985 Suzuki Swift models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.9% with a typical mileage of 49,564 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 C177 DTA, 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 41 years old, this Suzuki Swift is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was C177 DTA registered?

C177 DTA is a 1985 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 1 October 1985.

Is C177 DTA safe to buy?

The MOT history for C177 DTA shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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