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H178 DRO

1990 Suzuki Swift

Grey Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Mar 2007
Tests3 (1 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate33.3%

Mileage

121,028 mi
Last recorded121,028 miles
Recorded on22 Mar 2006
Typical for 1990 Suzuki Swift54,024 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH178 DRO
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year1990
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

1 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Mar 2006 121,028 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2006 121,028 miles

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

Front brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

oil leak

Fail 1 Dec 2005 21,093 miles

Nearside Inner Rear Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

Offside Inner Rear Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

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

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

oil leak

slight binding felt to n/s/f and o/s/f wheels but not shown in rollers

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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H178 DRO is a 1990 Suzuki Swift in Grey with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 33.3%.

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 H178 DRO, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was H178 DRO registered?

H178 DRO is a 1990 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 2 August 1990.

Is H178 DRO safe to buy?

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