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D87 APL

1987 Suzuki Swift

White Petrol 1324cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jan 2016
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

20,687 mi
Last recorded20,687 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2015
Typical for 1987 Suzuki Swift57,588 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD87 APL
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year1987
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,324cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2015 20,687 miles

cv joint/s worn

n/s and o/s floor weak

Pass 20 Dec 2013 15,608 miles

exhaust weak

n/s amd os/f floor weak front to rear

Fail 16 Dec 2013 15,605 miles

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

exhaust weak

n/s amd os/f floor weak front to rear

Pass 21 Dec 2012 10,107 miles

offside and nearside floor to sill weak

offside mirror glass damaged

repair on exhaust

Pass 14 Dec 2011 74,725 miles

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

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

o/s and n/s front floor to sill corroded

Fail 5 Dec 2011 74,725 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

o/s and n/s front floor to sill corroded

Fail 8 Dec 2010 52,004 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

inner cv boots split

Pass 8 Dec 2010 52,004 miles

Nearside Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

inner cv boots split

Pass 12 Nov 2009 359 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2009 359 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

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

Nearside Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

inner cv boots split

Pass 20 Oct 2008 93,296 miles

exhaust corroded

n/s/f shocker weak

o/s and n/s front inner cv boots split

Pass 13 Oct 2007 85,307 miles

exhaust corroded

Fail 9 Oct 2007 85,307 miles

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

exhaust corroded

Pass 1 Nov 2006 82,497 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2006 82,485 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Oct 2005 78,505 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2005 78,504 miles

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

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

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

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

both rear brake hoses fittings corroded

wiper blades in poor condition

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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D87 APL is a 1987 Suzuki Swift in White with a 1,324cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 D87 APL, 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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D87 APL is a 1987 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 8 April 1987.

Is D87 APL safe to buy?

The MOT history for D87 APL shows 17 tests with a 58.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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