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L189 VRK

1994 Suzuki Swift

Grey Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jun 2014
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

93,528 mi
Last recorded93,528 miles
Recorded on20 Jun 2014
Typical for 1994 Suzuki Swift60,804 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL189 VRK
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year1994
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Fail 20 Jun 2014 93,528 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

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

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

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

nearside front inner door handle loose.

offside front inner door handle loose.

wipers noisey and starting to smear.

Pass 10 May 2013 86,790 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2012 81,777 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2012 81,777 miles

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

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

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

both front tyres worn low and wearing on inner edge. 1545/70tr13

Pass 4 Dec 2010 76,407 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2009 72,616 miles

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

Pass 15 Oct 2008 69,293 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2007 63,886 miles

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

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

Pass 27 May 2006 58,163 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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L189 VRK is a 1994 Suzuki Swift in Grey with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 L189 VRK, 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

How do I check the history of L189 VRK?

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What year was L189 VRK registered?

L189 VRK is a 1994 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 29 March 1994.

Is L189 VRK safe to buy?

The MOT history for L189 VRK shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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