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F224 OPM

1989 Suzuki Swift

White Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Oct 2009
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

40,434 mi
Last recorded40,434 miles
Recorded on25 Oct 2008
Typical for 1989 Suzuki Swift54,824 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF224 OPM
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year1989
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Fail 25 Oct 2008 40,434 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Slight play in the n/s front wheel.

The front flor panels are rusty.

The rear suspension arms are rusty.

Pass 25 Oct 2008 40,434 miles

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

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

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

Slight play in the n/s front wheel.

The front flor panels are rusty.

The rear suspension arms are rusty.

Pass 11 Oct 2007 25,331 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2006 24,588 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2006 24,586 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Slight play in the n/s steering arm.

Slight play in the steering.

The rear suspension rubbers are starting to wear.

Pass 27 Oct 2005 22,987 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2005 22,956 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Advise front ant roll bars link airm rubbers cracking

Advise slight play in n/s front wheel

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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F224 OPM is a 1989 Suzuki Swift in White with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

Across all 1989 Suzuki Swift models, the average MOT pass rate is 61.9% with a typical mileage of 54,824 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 F224 OPM, 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 37 years old, this Suzuki Swift is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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F224 OPM is a 1989 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 1 February 1989.

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