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D918 XLY

1986 Suzuki Swift

Red Petrol 1324cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 May 2027
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

52,675 mi
Last recorded52,675 miles
Recorded on26 May 2026
Typical for 1986 Suzuki Swift52,014 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD918 XLY
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year1986
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,324cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 May 2026 52,675 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 26 May 2026 52,675 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm 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))

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

Pass 18 Apr 2025 51,028 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2024 50,820 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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D918 XLY is a 1986 Suzuki Swift in Red with a 1,324cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 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 D918 XLY, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was D918 XLY registered?

D918 XLY is a 1986 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 31 December 1986.

Is D918 XLY safe to buy?

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Does D918 XLY have outstanding finance?

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