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L596 VJC

1994 Suzuki Swift

Grey Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Apr 2012
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

63,373 mi
Last recorded63,373 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2011
Typical for 1994 Suzuki Swift60,804 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL596 VJC
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year1994
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Apr 2011 63,373 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2010 60,970 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 8 Apr 2009 57,850 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2008 52,929 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2007 47,053 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2007 47,053 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 Apr 2006 43,289 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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L596 VJC is a 1994 Suzuki Swift in Grey with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 L596 VJC, 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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What year was L596 VJC registered?

L596 VJC is a 1994 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 10 January 1994.

Is L596 VJC safe to buy?

The MOT history for L596 VJC shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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