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E416 RKP

1987 Suzuki Swift

Blue Petrol 1324cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jul 2021
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

47,391 mi
Last recorded47,391 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2020
Typical for 1987 Suzuki Swift57,588 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE416 RKP
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year1987
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,324cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2020 47,391 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s/f and o/s/f (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre at 2mm and perishing (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre at 2mm and perishing (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Outer Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Outer sill corrosion (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 21 Jun 2019 43,003 miles

Front Anti-roll bar Bushes deteriorated

Offside Front Offside Front wing corroded on lower edge

Fail 21 Jun 2019 43,003 miles

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

Front Anti-roll bar Bushes deteriorated

Offside Front Offside Front wing corroded on lower edge

Pass 18 Jun 2018 38,935 miles

Nearside Rear tyre cracking

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front wing corroded throught

Offside Rear tyre cracking

Pass 3 Jul 2017 35,248 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2016 35,017 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2016 35,017 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 10 Jun 2015 34,629 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2014 34,216 miles
Pass 20 May 2013 34,021 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2012 33,663 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2012 33,663 miles

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 21 Jun 2011 33,253 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2010 32,849 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2009 32,736 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2008 32,691 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2007 32,507 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2006 32,171 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2006 32,171 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 16 Aug 2005 31,811 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2005 31,811 miles

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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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E416 RKP is a 1987 Suzuki Swift in Blue with a 1,324cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 E416 RKP, 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 E416 RKP registered?

E416 RKP is a 1987 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 1 August 1987.

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The MOT history for E416 RKP shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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