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G986 MVV

1990 Suzuki Swift

Black Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Apr 2013
Tests7 (3 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate42.9%

Mileage

66,350 mi
Last recorded66,350 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2012
Typical for 1990 Suzuki Swift54,024 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG986 MVV
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year1990
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

3 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2012 66,350 miles

wiper blades are not parking off screen

Fail 30 Mar 2012 66,338 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front drive shaft coupling flexible rubber or fabric coupling unit breaking up (2.5.C.1d)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Registration plate lamp shows direct white light to the rear (1.1.C.1f)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

wiper blades are not parking off screen

Pass 10 Dec 2010 61,569 miles

all the brake discs are rusty. front brakes are binding slightly

Fail 9 Dec 2010 61,567 miles

Front Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view (8.2.1c)

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Nearside Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

all the brake discs are rusty. front brakes are binding slightly

Fail 29 Apr 2010 61,564 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 7 Mar 2009 61,317 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 11 Aug 2006 59,892 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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G986 MVV is a 1990 Suzuki Swift in Black with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 42.9%.

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 G986 MVV, 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 G986 MVV registered?

G986 MVV is a 1990 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 4 June 1990.

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