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C286 HSD

1986 Suzuki Swift

Red Petrol 1324cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Aug 2010
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

39,536 mi
Last recorded39,536 miles
Recorded on17 Aug 2009
Typical for 1986 Suzuki Swift52,014 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC286 HSD
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year1986
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,324cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Aug 2009 39,536 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2009 39,535 miles

Centre Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.4)

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Inner Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Outer Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Inner Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Outer Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Rear Rear fog lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)

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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C286 HSD is a 1986 Suzuki Swift in Red with a 1,324cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1986 Suzuki Swift models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.5% with a typical mileage of 52,014 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 C286 HSD, 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 40 years old, this Suzuki Swift is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was C286 HSD registered?

C286 HSD is a 1986 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 15 January 1986.

Is C286 HSD safe to buy?

The MOT history for C286 HSD shows 2 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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