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E920 OMD

1988 Suzuki Swift

Red Petrol 1324cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jun 2026
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

81,444 mi
Last recorded81,444 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2025
Typical for 1988 Suzuki Swift51,811 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE920 OMD
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year1988
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,324cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Jun 2025 81,444 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2024 77,606 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing BOTH FRONT TYRES PERISHED AND CRACKED ON INNER AND OUTER EDGES OF TREADS (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 28 May 2024 77,600 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner front chassis corroded and holed within 30cms of front anti-roll bar mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing BOTH FRONT TYRES PERISHED AND CRACKED ON INNER AND OUTER EDGES OF TREADS (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 26 Oct 2022 77,583 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2021 77,548 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2020 77,525 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2019 77,475 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2018 77,120 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2017 76,799 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2016 76,629 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2015 76,218 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2014 75,035 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2013 737,518 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2012 72,492 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2011 70,938 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 11 Apr 2011 70,938 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2010 69,412 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2009 67,370 miles

N/S O/S FRONT DISC WORN

Fail 23 Mar 2009 67,370 miles

Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

N/S O/S FRONT DISC WORN

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 5 Mar 2008 64,197 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2008 64,197 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 30 Jan 2007 62,440 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Battery insecure

Pass 17 Feb 2006 60,355 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

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

bumper insecure

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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E920 OMD is a 1988 Suzuki Swift in Red with a 1,324cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

Across all 1988 Suzuki Swift models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.0% with a typical mileage of 51,811 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 E920 OMD, 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 38 years old, this Suzuki Swift is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was E920 OMD registered?

E920 OMD is a 1988 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 11 February 1988.

Is E920 OMD safe to buy?

The MOT history for E920 OMD shows 23 tests with a 82.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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