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L143 JJX

1994 Suzuki Swift

Grey Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jan 2014
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

90,299 mi
Last recorded90,299 miles
Recorded on10 Jan 2013
Typical for 1994 Suzuki Swift60,804 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL143 JJX
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year1994
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Jan 2013 90,299 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 Jan 2012 78,868 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2012 78,734 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

Pass 21 Jan 2011 68,834 miles

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 13 Jan 2011 68,571 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 8 Jan 2010 62,610 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2010 62,610 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 9 Jan 2009 62,419 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2008 62,036 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2007 61,808 miles

Front brakes require checking for seized pads

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

Pass 23 Jan 2006 61,537 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2006 61,537 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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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L143 JJX is a 1994 Suzuki Swift in Grey with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 L143 JJX, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was L143 JJX registered?

L143 JJX is a 1994 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 31 March 1994.

Is L143 JJX safe to buy?

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