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H147 HCV

1991 Suzuki Swift

Red Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2011
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

50,903 mi
Last recorded50,903 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2010
Typical for 1991 Suzuki Swift53,286 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH147 HCV
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year1991
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2010 50,903 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2010 50,838 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

all breke discs in poor condition

no rear seat belts fitted

no rear seats fitted

Pass 4 Sep 2009 38,192 miles

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight play in the sliding bush or gland (2.5.B.1b)

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight play in the sliding bush or gland (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

all four brake hoses retaining clips missing

nearside rear and offside rear brakes slightly low effort

Fail 21 Aug 2009 38,168 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 18 Sep 2008 25,328 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 3 Aug 2007 7,509 miles

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 12 Jun 2007 7,440 miles

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 21 Jun 2006 99,548 miles
Fail 17 May 2006 99,531 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Front suspension has serious deterioration of the bonding between metal and flexible material of an upper support bearing (2.5.B.3a)

os ns front disc starting to pitt

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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H147 HCV is a 1991 Suzuki Swift in Red with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

Across all 1991 Suzuki Swift models, the average MOT pass rate is 60.9% with a typical mileage of 53,286 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 H147 HCV, 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 35 years old, this Suzuki Swift is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was H147 HCV registered?

H147 HCV is a 1991 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 3 May 1991.

Is H147 HCV safe to buy?

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