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F457 OBP

1988 Suzuki Swift

White Petrol 1324cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Aug 2008
Tests5 (2 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate40%

Mileage

52,574 mi
Last recorded52,574 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2007
Typical for 1988 Suzuki Swift51,811 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF457 OBP
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year1988
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,324cc

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MOT History

2 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2007 52,574 miles

see advisory from 1st mot. number 944373737216

Fail 21 Aug 2007 52,574 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b) DANGEROUS

Oil leak

Pass 25 Aug 2006 44,763 miles

see vt32 843147936283

Fail 25 Aug 2006 44,761 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device mounting flange/sealing method defective (7.2.4c)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

nearside rear tyre perishing †

wipers just clear

Fail 27 Jul 2006 44,754 miles

Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Front Brake valve has an excessive discharge of oil (3.6.E.1) DANGEROUS

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

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

both rear s/a weak but serviceable

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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F457 OBP is a 1988 Suzuki Swift in White with a 1,324cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 40%.

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 F457 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 F457 OBP registered?

F457 OBP is a 1988 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 10 October 1988.

Is F457 OBP safe to buy?

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