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D912 TBH

1987 Suzuki Swift

Blue Petrol 1324cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Aug 2013
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

83,656 mi
Last recorded83,656 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2012
Typical for 1987 Suzuki Swift57,588 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD912 TBH
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year1987
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,324cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2012 83,656 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 25 Jul 2012 83,521 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 Feb 2011 74,638 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

exhaust manifold/ downpipe joint bolt sheard

front number plate deteriorating

offside front seatbelt retracting

Pass 3 Feb 2010 69,997 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

front number plate deteriorating

Pass 5 Feb 2009 65,230 miles

both front tyres worn on inner edges

front no plate starting to deteriorate

Fail 31 Jan 2009 65,229 miles

Indicator switch insecure (1.4.A.1)

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

both front tyres worn on inner edges

front no plate starting to deteriorate

Pass 25 Jan 2008 61,545 miles

front chassis rails corroding

Pass 1 Feb 2007 57,480 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2005 55,194 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2005 55,187 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

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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D912 TBH is a 1987 Suzuki Swift in Blue with a 1,324cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 D912 TBH, 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 D912 TBH registered?

D912 TBH is a 1987 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 5 June 1987.

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