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E152 HPO

1987 Suzuki Swift

Red Petrol 1324cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jan 2008
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

86,001 mi
Last recorded86,001 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2007
Typical for 1987 Suzuki Swift57,588 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE152 HPO
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year1987
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,324cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2007 86,001 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front position lamp(s) obscured but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3c)

offside door mirror outer casing damaged

rear brake balance just passed (lower effort nearside)

Pass 25 Oct 2006 85,020 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2006 85,004 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

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

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

front number plate stuck on with tape

Pass 26 Oct 2005 80,908 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2005 80,908 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

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

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

advise nearside rear tyre starting to go out of shape

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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E152 HPO is a 1987 Suzuki Swift in Red with a 1,324cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 E152 HPO, 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 E152 HPO registered?

E152 HPO is a 1987 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 1 August 1987.

Is E152 HPO safe to buy?

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