Official DVLA Record

1977 Suzuki N/A 0.0L Petrol · SPW 678R

SPW 678R

1977 Suzuki N/A (0.0L, petrol). First registered 01/04/1977. MOT status: Expired.

Make & Model
SUZUKI N/A
Year / Origin
1977 · Dundee
Safety Recall
Unknown
MOT Status
Valid until 31/07/2026
Road Tax
Untaxed (01/02/1989)
Recorded Mileage
—
ULEZ Compliance
Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
Fuel & Engine
PETROL · 0.0L
Reliability Guide
Common Faults
MOT Status
Expired
Valid until 31/07/2026
Tax Status
Untaxed
Tax due 01/02/1989
Fuel Type
PETROL
Year
1977
Engine
49cc
Mechanical Assessment

AI-generated interpretation of this vehicle’s MOT record — not an official statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.

The vehicle presents a stable roadworthiness status despite a singular anomaly in its recent testing history. The most recent test on August 2 2025 resulted in a clean pass with no recorded defects, following a failure just eight days prior on July 25, 2025. Because the failure recorded no specific defects, it suggests either an administrative error or a re-test discrepancy rather than a mechanical fault. Between 2022 and 2024, the Suzuki has consistently passed its inspections without any advisories, indicating a consistent level of mechanical upkeep. Data regarding mileage is entirely insufficient to evaluate the vehicle's usage patterns relative to its forty-nine-year age. Without mileage figures to compare across annual intervals, it is impossible to determine if the car is driven regularly or remains in static storage. This lack of data is common for older vintage or classic vehicles but prevents an assessment of wear on critical components like engine seals or suspension bushings. The consistent annual testing frequency suggests the vehicle is being kept on a standard regulatory compliance schedule. A physical inspection must focus heavily on the structural integrity of the chassis and floor pans, given the 1977 manufacture date. The buyer should check for advanced corrosion in the sills, wheel arches, and mounting points, as the MOT record does not capture surface-level rust degradation. Since the history shows no previous advisories, the buyer should manually inspect brake lines for perished rubber and suspension components for cracking, as these are often not flagged until they reach a failure threshold. The absence of recorded faults in the history implies a well-maintained vehicle, but it does not replace a thorough visual check for age-related material decay.

SPW 678R Key Findings

  • 5 MOT tests recorded
  • Latest MOT passed on 02/08/2025
  • 1 historical MOT failure
  • No defects recorded at the latest MOT

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MOT Roadworthiness Analysis
60
/ 100 · Average
DVSA Test Records Evaluated

MOT Roadworthiness: Average

This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.

✗ MOT Expired or Failed
✓ Taxed
✓ Good MOT pass rate (80%)
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SPW 678R MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 23 Jun 2026, 17:47
MOT Analysis

Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.

5 MOT tests are recorded for this 1977 Suzuki N/A (SPW 678R) between September 2022 and August 2025.

The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.

The most recent test on 02 August 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.

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