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H979 YYT

1991 Suzuki Swift

Black Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Sep 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

23,703 mi
Last recorded23,703 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2008
Typical for 1991 Suzuki Swift53,286 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH979 YYT
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year1991
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2008 23,703 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2007 19,608 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2007 19,608 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 25 May 2007 19,576 miles

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

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) insecure (1.1.A.3a)

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Battery insecure

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)

both outer sills not fully checked due to sill trims

corrsions starting to floor pan both sides

Pass 27 Apr 2006 9,537 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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H979 YYT is a 1991 Suzuki Swift in Black with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 H979 YYT, 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 H979 YYT registered?

H979 YYT is a 1991 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 20 May 1991.

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