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D179 PGO

1987 Suzuki Swift

White Petrol 1324cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Feb 2012
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

67,439 mi
Last recorded67,439 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2011
Typical for 1987 Suzuki Swift57,588 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD179 PGO
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year1987
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,324cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2011 67,439 miles

Battery insecure

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

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

n/s/r and o/s/r tyres perishing

n/s/r brake performance not as expected (meets requirements)

o/s inner driveshaft universal joint has slight play

o/s mirror does not adjust

steering column slight play

Fail 26 Nov 2010 67,438 miles

Nearside Front drive shaft coupling is excessively worn (2.5.C.1c)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Battery insecure

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

n/s inner cv boot split

n/s inner driveshaft boot split

n/s/r and o/s/r tyre perishing

o/s inner driveshaft universal joint has slight play

o/s mirror does not adjust (poor view to the rear)

Pass 3 Feb 2010 58,333 miles

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

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

Fail 1 Feb 2010 58,327 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 Jun 2006 52,425 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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D179 PGO is a 1987 Suzuki Swift in White with a 1,324cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1987 Suzuki Swift models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.4% with a typical mileage of 57,588 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 D179 PGO, 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 39 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 D179 PGO registered?

D179 PGO is a 1987 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 13 February 1987.

Is D179 PGO safe to buy?

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