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D299 KYB

1986 Suzuki Swift

Red Petrol 1324cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 May 2018
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

81,460 mi
Last recorded81,460 miles
Recorded on12 May 2017
Typical for 1986 Suzuki Swift52,014 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD299 KYB
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year1986
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,324cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 May 2017 81,460 miles

Front Bumper insecure ()

Fail 10 May 2017 81,460 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Front Bumper insecure ()

Pass 16 Apr 2016 80,323 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2016 80,323 miles

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

Pass 23 Jul 2014 80,280 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2013 79,999 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2012 79,542 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2011 79,200 miles

Oil leak

alternator belt loose

corrosion to rear axle and leaf spring assembly

nearside front spot light not working

offside front brake binding on slightly

Fail 19 Jul 2011 79,200 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Oil leak

alternator belt loose

corrosion to rear axle and leaf spring assembly

nearside front spot light not working

offside front brake binding on slightly

Pass 16 Jul 2010 78,850 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2010 78,850 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 15 Jul 2009 78,076 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2008 77,176 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2007 75,666 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2006 74,532 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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D299 KYB is a 1986 Suzuki Swift in Red with a 1,324cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 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 D299 KYB, 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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D299 KYB is a 1986 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 1 August 1986.

Is D299 KYB safe to buy?

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