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E546 FFL

1987 Suzuki Swift

Red Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Oct 2008
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

53,560 mi
Last recorded53,560 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2007
Typical for 1987 Suzuki Swift57,588 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE546 FFL
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year1987
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2007 53,560 miles

exhaust corroding heavily in places

fuel cap seal in poor condition

fuel lines corroding

nsf tyre small split cord just visible

osf tyre 1.6mm

Fail 23 Oct 2007 53,560 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

exhaust corroding heavily in places

fuel cap seal in poor condition

fuel lines corroding

nsf tyre small split cord just visible

osf tyre 1.6mm

Pass 24 Oct 2006 98,816 miles

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Oil leak

near side rear prescribed area repair has been covered over unable to asses repaire fully

near side rear tyre 4-4-3mm

off side rear suspension prescribed area repair has been covered over unable to asses fully

off side rear tyre 5-5-2.5mm

patch repair to both front inner wings

Fail 19 Oct 2006 98,665 miles

Nearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is fractured (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

inner wings patch repaired

near side rear tyre 4-4-3mm

off side rear tyre 5-5-2.5mm

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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E546 FFL is a 1987 Suzuki Swift in Red with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 E546 FFL, 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 E546 FFL registered?

E546 FFL is a 1987 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 5 August 1987.

Is E546 FFL safe to buy?

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