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L316 AAB

1994 Suzuki Swift

Blue Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Apr 2011
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

4,099 mi
Last recorded4,099 miles
Recorded on12 May 2011
Typical for 1994 Suzuki Swift60,804 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL316 AAB
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year1994
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Fail 12 May 2011 4,099 miles

Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Rear Trailing arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Oil leak

Pass 7 Apr 2010 97,946 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2010 97,946 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak

anti roll bar bushs

front brake discs heavily corroded

front exhaust heavily corroded

osr tyre cracked and low on tread

Pass 19 May 2009 95,498 miles
Pass 16 May 2008 93,226 miles
Fail 15 May 2008 93,226 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Outer Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

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

fuel pipe corroded by (side of tank)

Pass 14 May 2007 90,202 miles
Pass 25 May 2006 87,731 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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L316 AAB is a 1994 Suzuki Swift in Blue with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 L316 AAB, 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 L316 AAB registered?

L316 AAB is a 1994 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 24 March 1994.

Is L316 AAB safe to buy?

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