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D40 ALF

1986 Suzuki Swift

Red Petrol 1324cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Apr 2023
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

1,345 mi
Last recorded1,345 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2022
Typical for 1986 Suzuki Swift52,014 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD40 ALF
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year1986
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,324cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2022 1,345 miles

advised front brake hoes metal ends rusty

advised rack gaitors perished

advised small scratch on screen o/s

Pass 2 Mar 2020 1,341 miles

Front Both Front Torsion Bar Bushes Perished

Fail 2 Mar 2020 1,339 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Both Front Torsion Bar Bushes Perished

Pass 6 May 2014 1,241 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2013 1,032 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2013 1,032 miles

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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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D40 ALF is a 1986 Suzuki Swift in Red with a 1,324cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 D40 ALF, 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 D40 ALF registered?

D40 ALF is a 1986 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 3 November 1986.

Is D40 ALF safe to buy?

The MOT history for D40 ALF shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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