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F653 NDV

1989 Suzuki Swift

White Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Oct 2010
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

93,259 mi
Last recorded93,259 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2009
Typical for 1989 Suzuki Swift54,824 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF653 NDV
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year1989
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2009 93,259 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2009 93,259 miles

Front Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

nearside front track rod end lock nut split pin missing .

Fail 2 Jul 2009 93,141 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Pass 5 Jul 2008 86,870 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2007 83,611 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2007 83,611 miles

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 18 Jul 2006 76,732 miles

FULL HARNESS SEAT BELTS FITTED

NO REAR SEATS FITTED OR SEATBELTS

NOTE!! N/S/F INNER RACK JOINT WORN

PLASTIC SILL COVERS FITTED

Fail 27 Jun 2006 75,663 miles

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

Front Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

Offside Front Front suspension has a suspension upper ball joint securing nut loose (2.5.B.1a)

note! full harness seat-belts fitted

note! no rear seats fitted or seatbelts

note! plastic sill covers fitted

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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F653 NDV is a 1989 Suzuki Swift in White with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 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 F653 NDV, 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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What year was F653 NDV registered?

F653 NDV is a 1989 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 1 June 1989.

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