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H492 AHA

1990 Suzuki Swift

White Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Mar 2011
Tests10 (5 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

72,246 mi
Last recorded72,246 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2010
Typical for 1990 Suzuki Swift54,024 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH492 AHA
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year1990
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

5 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2010 72,246 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2010 72,242 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

no rear seats fitted at time of test no rear seat belts fitted

Pass 23 Mar 2009 70,919 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

crash damage to underside front ofvehicle

damage to underside floor panels

n\s\f wing insurcure

o\s\n\s\outer sills insurcure

o\s\n\s\r inner sills rusty

vehicle been rally converted

Fail 11 Mar 2009 70,872 miles

Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired (5.2.6)

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

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is severely distorted (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Brake hose stretched (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut severely distorted (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

all brake hoses insurcure

crash damage to underside front ofvehicle

damage to underside floor panels

n\s\f wing insurcure

o\s\n\s\outer sills insurcure

o\s\n\s\r inner sills rusty

vehicle been rally converted

Pass 26 Feb 2008 70,066 miles

both front chassis members damage

Fail 20 Feb 2008 70,066 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

both front chassis members damage

Pass 20 Jan 2007 67,292 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2007 67,010 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

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

Pass 16 Dec 2005 63,210 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2005 63,197 miles

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

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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H492 AHA is a 1990 Suzuki Swift in White with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 H492 AHA, 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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H492 AHA is a 1990 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 1 August 1990.

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