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F16 TYM

1990 Suzuki Swift

White Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jul 2025
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

46,942 mi
Last recorded46,942 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2024
Typical for 1990 Suzuki Swift54,024 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF16 TYM
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year1990
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2024 46,942 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2024 46,942 miles

Fuel pipe leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Jul 2023 43,886 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2017 27,156 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Oil leak ()

Pass 2 Sep 2016 24,904 miles

Front Macpherson strut modified but not seriously weakened (2.4.A.2)

Pass 28 Apr 2014 24,023 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2014 24,022 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Oil leak

Pass 2 Oct 2012 17,879 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2012 17,879 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

NOTE REAR SEATS REMOVED

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

Pass 25 Apr 2008 7,660 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2008 7,648 miles

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Pass 16 Nov 2006 6,511 miles

advise both rear tyres worn to legal limit on edges

advise exhaust leak from front pipe

Fail 28 Oct 2006 6,511 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Fail 11 Nov 2005 2,420 miles

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 11 Nov 2005 2,420 miles

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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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F16 TYM is a 1990 Suzuki Swift in White with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1990 Suzuki Swift models, the average MOT pass rate is 60.2% with a typical mileage of 54,024 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 F16 TYM, 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 36 years old, this Suzuki Swift is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was F16 TYM registered?

F16 TYM is a 1990 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 6 August 1990.

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