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E971 DPP

1988 Suzuki Swift

Black Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Nov 2010
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

57,169 mi
Last recorded57,169 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2009
Typical for 1988 Suzuki Swift51,811 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE971 DPP
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year1988
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2009 57,169 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2009 57,166 miles

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 5 Jun 2008 57,135 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 5 Jun 2008 57,135 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 31 Jan 2007 57,127 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

rear metal brake pipes starting to corrode

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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E971 DPP is a 1988 Suzuki Swift in Black with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 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 E971 DPP, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was E971 DPP registered?

E971 DPP is a 1988 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 25 April 1988.

Is E971 DPP safe to buy?

The MOT history for E971 DPP shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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