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D909 SGH

1987 Suzuki Swift

White Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Feb 2027
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

54,814 mi
Last recorded54,814 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2026
Typical for 1987 Suzuki Swift57,588 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD909 SGH
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year1987
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2026 54,814 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Feb 2025 54,796 miles

Front Outer Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Feb 2024 54,745 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2023 54,086 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 18 Feb 2022 53,724 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 9 Feb 2021 53,698 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joints (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Offside Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Oct 2018 52,082 miles

Corrosion to bodywork

Front Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Sep 2018 52,082 miles

Offside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Corrosion to bodywork

Front Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Apr 2015 51,075 miles

Front engine mounting bracket damaged but not likely to fail (6.1.D.1b)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Oil leak

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

Fail 23 Apr 2015 51,075 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

Front engine mounting bracket damaged but not likely to fail (6.1.D.1b)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 17 May 2013 47,249 miles

nearside front tyre wearing on outer edge

Pass 24 May 2012 38,742 miles
Fail 22 May 2012 38,742 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 12 May 2011 30,765 miles
Fail 12 May 2011 30,765 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Pass 2 Jun 2010 30,445 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2010 30,443 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

exhaust is rusting

front tyres hard/ old

Pass 7 Apr 2009 30,201 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2008 29,808 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2007 29,545 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2006 29,374 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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D909 SGH is a 1987 Suzuki Swift in White with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 D909 SGH, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was D909 SGH registered?

D909 SGH is a 1987 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 27 March 1987.

Is D909 SGH safe to buy?

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