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E717 OAF

1987 Suzuki Swift

White Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Dec 2008
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

83,911 mi
Last recorded83,911 miles
Recorded on6 Dec 2007
Typical for 1987 Suzuki Swift57,588 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE717 OAF
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year1987
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Dec 2007 83,911 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2007 83,908 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Boot floorpan corroding

Nearside front inner wheel arch corroding within 30cms anti roll bar mount

Nearside front inner wheel arch/floorpan corroded

Nearside front tyre perishing and 1.6mm tread depth

Nearside rear chassis rail corroding

Offside front inner wheel arch corroding within 30cms anti roll bar mount

Offside front inner wheel arch/floorpan corroded

Offside front sidelight lens damaged

Offside front tyre perishing

Rear exhaust silencer corroded and slight leak exhaust gases

Pass 23 Aug 2006 82,259 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2006 82,259 miles

Nearside Rear 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)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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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E717 OAF is a 1987 Suzuki Swift in White 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 E717 OAF, 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 E717 OAF registered?

E717 OAF is a 1987 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 1 August 1987.

Is E717 OAF safe to buy?

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