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A8 LAW

1994 Suzuki Swift

White Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Oct 2013
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

4,395 mi
Last recorded4,395 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2012
Typical for 1994 Suzuki Swift60,804 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA8 LAW
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year1994
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2012 4,395 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2011 1,350 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2011 1,330 miles

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Pass 2 Aug 2010 96,722 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 6 Aug 2009 95,318 miles

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

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

Fail 5 Aug 2009 95,315 miles

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

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

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

Pass 15 Nov 2007 91,463 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2007 91,463 miles

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.4)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 24 Aug 2006 89,541 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 24 Aug 2006 89,541 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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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A8 LAW is a 1994 Suzuki Swift in White with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1994 Suzuki Swift models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.9% with a typical mileage of 60,804 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 A8 LAW, 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 32 years old, this Suzuki Swift is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was A8 LAW registered?

A8 LAW is a 1994 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 1 August 1994.

Is A8 LAW safe to buy?

The MOT history for A8 LAW shows 10 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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