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F377 OBP

1988 Suzuki Swift

Blue Petrol 1324cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Feb 2013
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

43,513 mi
Last recorded43,513 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2013
Typical for 1988 Suzuki Swift51,811 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF377 OBP
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year1988
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,324cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Fail 11 Feb 2013 43,513 miles

Anti-roll bar corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

corrossion to a pillar by screen

corrossion to vehicle underside+chassis legs

perishing+splitting+play to all suspension bushes

unable to see brake pads

wipers in poor condition

Fail 11 Feb 2012 41,726 miles

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

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

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

Outer Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

o/s/f bumper damaged

Pass 11 Feb 2012 41,726 miles

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

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

Outer Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

o/s/f bumper damaged

Pass 18 Feb 2011 40,402 miles

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

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

rear axle corroding

Pass 19 Feb 2010 37,556 miles

Oil leak

rubber bushes are perished

Fail 17 Feb 2010 37,556 miles

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

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Oil leak

rubber bushes are perished

Pass 19 Feb 2009 35,414 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 18 Feb 2009 35,414 miles

Nearside rear brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.5b)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Centre Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 15 Feb 2008 32,827 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 15 Feb 2008 32,827 miles

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

Pass 19 Feb 2007 28,769 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2006 23,817 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2006 23,817 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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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F377 OBP is a 1988 Suzuki Swift in Blue with a 1,324cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 F377 OBP, 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 F377 OBP registered?

F377 OBP is a 1988 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 15 September 1988.

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