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D853 APC

1987 Suzuki Swift

Blue Petrol 1324cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Oct 2009
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

48,867 mi
Last recorded48,867 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2008
Typical for 1987 Suzuki Swift57,588 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD853 APC
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year1987
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,324cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2008 48,867 miles

Front and rear number plates slightly discoloured

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Slight damage to nearside front wing.

Spare tyre defective

Pass 11 Oct 2007 47,221 miles

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

both number plates slightly discoloured

Pass 9 Oct 2006 44,382 miles

Front number plate discoloured.

Fail 9 Oct 2006 44,382 miles

Front number plate discoloured.

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 14 Sep 2005 39,819 miles

both nearside tyres on limit. oil on nearside roll bar rubbers

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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D853 APC is a 1987 Suzuki Swift in Blue with a 1,324cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 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 D853 APC, 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 D853 APC registered?

D853 APC is a 1987 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 9 April 1987.

Is D853 APC safe to buy?

The MOT history for D853 APC shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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