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D797 NGJ

1986 Suzuki Swift

Red Petrol 1324cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jul 2011
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

40,086 mi
Last recorded40,086 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2010
Typical for 1986 Suzuki Swift52,014 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD797 NGJ
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year1986
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,324cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2010 40,086 miles

Oil leak

offside and nearside track control arm bushes cracking

Fail 21 Jul 2010 40,086 miles

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Oil leak

offside and nearside track control arm bushes cracking

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

offside front brake disc glazed with surface corossion

Pass 10 Jul 2009 39,484 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 10 Jul 2009 39,484 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 9 Jul 2008 38,922 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2007 38,664 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2007 38,664 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 7 Jul 2006 38,033 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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D797 NGJ is a 1986 Suzuki Swift in Red with a 1,324cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 D797 NGJ, 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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What year was D797 NGJ registered?

D797 NGJ is a 1986 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 1 August 1986.

Is D797 NGJ safe to buy?

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