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H472 FAV

1991 Suzuki Swift

White Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Mar 2027
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

90,453 mi
Last recorded90,453 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2026
Typical for 1991 Suzuki Swift53,286 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH472 FAV
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year1991
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2026 90,453 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2026 90,453 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 11 Mar 2025 90,293 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

check engine warning light is on

clutch pedal rubber pad is missing

Pass 2 Mar 2024 89,987 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Mar 2024 89,987 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Apr 2023 89,221 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2022 89,125 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2022 89,125 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 5 Mar 2021 88,889 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2019 87,645 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 2 Jun 2017 82,790 miles

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion front to rear (6.1.A.1)

plastic covers fitted covering inspection of outer sills

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

Pass 29 Mar 2016 82,653 miles

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

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

Fail 21 Mar 2016 82,653 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 Mar 2011 81,727 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2007 81,174 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2007 81,174 miles

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is fractured (5.2.6)

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

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is fractured (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is fractured (5.2.6)

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

Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is fractured (5.2.6)

Pass 30 Jun 2006 73,005 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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H472 FAV is a 1991 Suzuki Swift in White with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 H472 FAV, 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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H472 FAV is a 1991 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 25 February 1991.

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