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F543 SPO

1989 Suzuki Swift

White Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jul 2007
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

79,855 mi
Last recorded79,855 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2006
Typical for 1989 Suzuki Swift54,824 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF543 SPO
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year1989
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2006 79,855 miles

as per previous test 872791496117

Fail 10 Jul 2006 79,855 miles

Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Modified race car, No rear seats or seat belts fitted,rear fog lens cracked, body, structure , and suspension components corroding, some evidence of tyre contact front inner arches,

Nsf cv boot badly perished,some play in steering, knock from front end,nsf inner door handle loose,plastic sill covers fitted,various structural repairs and welding

Pass 1 Jul 2005 78,493 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2005 78,492 miles

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

Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

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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F543 SPO is a 1989 Suzuki Swift in White with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 F543 SPO, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was F543 SPO registered?

F543 SPO is a 1989 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 26 April 1989.

Is F543 SPO safe to buy?

The MOT history for F543 SPO shows 4 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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