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J652 UPU

1991 Suzuki Swift

Red Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jul 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

97,192 mi
Last recorded97,192 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2009
Typical for 1991 Suzuki Swift53,286 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ652 UPU
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year1991
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Jul 2009 97,192 miles

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

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 4 Jul 2009 97,192 miles

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 22 May 2008 94,981 miles
Fail 21 May 2008 94,981 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

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

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

Pass 24 Mar 2007 93,043 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2006 90,156 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2006 90,156 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view (8.2.1c)

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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J652 UPU is a 1991 Suzuki Swift in Red with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 J652 UPU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was J652 UPU registered?

J652 UPU is a 1991 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 24 October 1991.

Is J652 UPU safe to buy?

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