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D899 JKM

1986 Suzuki Swift

Black Petrol 1324cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Nov 2015
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

73,719 mi
Last recorded73,719 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2014
Typical for 1986 Suzuki Swift52,014 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD899 JKM
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year1986
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,324cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2014 73,719 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 21 Nov 2014 73,697 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 18 Oct 2013 63,231 miles

o/s/f wing rusty

Pass 9 Oct 2012 52,057 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

front number plate cracked and delaminated but not likely to be misread

nearside mirror glass missing

Fail 9 Oct 2012 52,057 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

front number plate cracked and delaminated but not likely to be misread

nearside mirror glass missing

Fail 11 Oct 2011 41,749 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 11 Oct 2011 41,749 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 28 Jul 2010 39,847 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2010 39,847 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 23 Jul 2009 27,877 miles

some cracking on tyres front brake pads look very old indicator stalk slightly loose

Pass 9 Jul 2008 24,189 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2007 23,560 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2006 22,886 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2005 21,759 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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D899 JKM is a 1986 Suzuki Swift in Black with a 1,324cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 D899 JKM, 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 D899 JKM registered?

D899 JKM is a 1986 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 1 August 1986.

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