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E924 ARB

1987 Suzuki Swift

Silver Petrol 1324cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Feb 2027
Tests24 (21 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

13,252 mi
Last recorded13,252 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2026
Typical for 1987 Suzuki Swift57,588 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE924 ARB
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year1987
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,324cc

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MOT History

21 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2026 13,252 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Feb 2026 13,250 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Jul 2025 11,108 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Jun 2024 7,458 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2023 3,819 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Jul 2022 101,200 miles

Coolant leak ()

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

all rigid brake pipes covered in grease

Pass 1 Jul 2021 98,913 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2020 97,083 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 7 Jul 2020 97,081 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Coolant leak ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 3 Jun 2019 93,982 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Jun 2018 88,631 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2017 86,358 miles

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 24 Jun 2016 82,348 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 1 Jun 2015 78,314 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 28 May 2014 74,083 miles

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

centre exhaust mounting loose

Pass 28 May 2013 68,888 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Pass 13 Jun 2012 63,752 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 15 Jun 2011 57,988 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2010 51,118 miles

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 17 Jun 2009 43,462 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2008 38,174 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2007 33,357 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2007 33,357 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Pass 2 Jun 2006 28,552 miles

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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E924 ARB is a 1987 Suzuki Swift in Silver with a 1,324cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 E924 ARB, 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 E924 ARB registered?

E924 ARB is a 1987 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 17 September 1987.

Is E924 ARB safe to buy?

The MOT history for E924 ARB shows 24 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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