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D195 JHY

1987 Suzuki Swift

Red Petrol 1324cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Feb 2008
Tests5 (2 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate40%

Mileage

13,475 mi
Last recorded13,475 miles
Recorded on22 Feb 2008
Typical for 1987 Suzuki Swift57,588 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD195 JHY
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year1987
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,324cc

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MOT History

2 pass 3 fail
Fail 22 Feb 2008 13,475 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

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

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

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

Pass 28 Feb 2007 6,733 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2007 6,621 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Steering system excessively rough (2.2.D.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

o/s inner drive shaft boot broken

Fail 23 Feb 2006 131 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6.B1)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 23 Feb 2006 131 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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D195 JHY is a 1987 Suzuki Swift in Red with a 1,324cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 40%.

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 D195 JHY, 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.

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What year was D195 JHY registered?

D195 JHY is a 1987 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 31 December 1987.

Is D195 JHY safe to buy?

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