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H597 ERL

1990 Suzuki Swift

Red Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Apr 2013
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

65,817 mi
Last recorded65,817 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2012
Typical for 1990 Suzuki Swift54,024 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH597 ERL
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year1990
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Fail 16 Apr 2012 65,817 miles

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

n/s rear tyre side wall as curb scuffing and minor cracks

some minor corrosion on both outer sills

Pass 16 Apr 2012 65,817 miles

n/s rear tyre side wall as curb scuffing and minor cracks

some minor corrosion on both outer sills

Fail 23 Mar 2012 65,790 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Pass 10 Mar 2011 59,100 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2009 59,022 miles

Battery insecure

O/s/r door does not open from outside

Slight blow on exhaust

Fail 24 Jul 2009 59,022 miles

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)

Battery insecure

O/s/r door does not open from outside

Slight blow on exhaust

Pass 21 Jul 2008 58,523 miles

Battery insecure

Corrosion to n/s/r chassis leg around top spring mounting

Nail in n/s/r tyre

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

Pass 31 Jul 2007 56,925 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 30 Jul 2007 56,925 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 24 Jul 2006 54,574 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2006 54,574 miles

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

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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H597 ERL is a 1990 Suzuki Swift in Red with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 H597 ERL, 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 H597 ERL registered?

H597 ERL is a 1990 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 1 August 1990.

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