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F65 SVT

1989 Suzuki Swift

Blue Petrol 1324cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Dec 2008
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

89,770 mi
Last recorded89,770 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2008
Typical for 1989 Suzuki Swift54,824 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF65 SVT
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year1989
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,324cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Fail 12 Dec 2008 89,770 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve movement (3.3.A.5)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Offside Front position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

n/s rear suspension mount starting to corrode

slight corrosion on front brake pipes

slight wear on pedal anti slip

Pass 29 Nov 2007 88,417 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2007 88,276 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 13 Nov 2006 86,490 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2005 84,959 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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F65 SVT is a 1989 Suzuki Swift in Blue with a 1,324cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 F65 SVT, 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 F65 SVT registered?

F65 SVT is a 1989 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 16 February 1989.

Is F65 SVT safe to buy?

The MOT history for F65 SVT shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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