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C813 VGW

1986 Suzuki Swift

Red Petrol 1324cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jun 2008
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

78,548 mi
Last recorded78,548 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2007
Typical for 1986 Suzuki Swift52,014 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC813 VGW
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year1986
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,324cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2007 78,548 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

rubber bushes perrished anti rollbar s/as tie bars

showing signs of rust front to rear

slight play steering rack inner joint nsf

Fail 5 Jun 2007 78,548 miles

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

Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.A.2a)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

rubber bushes perrished anti rollbar s/as tie bars

showing signs of rust front to rear

slight play steering rack inner joint nsf

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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C813 VGW 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 C813 VGW, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was C813 VGW registered?

C813 VGW is a 1986 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 17 July 1986.

Is C813 VGW safe to buy?

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