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L279 BPH

1994 Suzuki Swift

Grey Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jun 2013
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

33,496 mi
Last recorded33,496 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2012
Typical for 1994 Suzuki Swift60,804 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL279 BPH
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year1994
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2012 33,496 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2012 33,496 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 27 May 2011 26,613 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 25 May 2011 26,607 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 11 May 2010 19,947 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 10 Jun 2009 16,940 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2009 16,940 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 11 Jun 2008 9,333 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2007 96,804 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2006 87,232 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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L279 BPH is a 1994 Suzuki Swift in Grey with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 L279 BPH, 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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L279 BPH is a 1994 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 7 April 1994.

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