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L348 JMS

1994 Suzuki Swift

Grey Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Feb 2013
Tests14 (7 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

99,311 mi
Last recorded99,311 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2012
Typical for 1994 Suzuki Swift60,804 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL348 JMS
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year1994
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

7 pass 7 fail
Fail 13 Feb 2012 99,311 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Pass 13 Feb 2012 99,311 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2011 87,186 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2011 87,186 miles

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

Fail 4 Feb 2010 77,521 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Pass 4 Feb 2010 77,521 miles

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

Fail 11 Feb 2009 68,985 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Pass 11 Feb 2009 68,985 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2008 60,612 miles

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

Pass 11 Feb 2008 60,612 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2007 52,550 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2007 52,550 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

Fail 15 Feb 2006 46,732 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Rear Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Pass 15 Feb 2006 46,732 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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L348 JMS is a 1994 Suzuki Swift in Grey with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 L348 JMS, 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 L348 JMS registered?

L348 JMS is a 1994 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 1 March 1994.

Is L348 JMS safe to buy?

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