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357 BCJ

1994 Mahindra SWB Indian

Black Diesel 2112cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Jun 2026
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

12,792 mi
Last recorded12,792 miles
Recorded on20 Jun 2025
Typical for 1994 Mahindra SWB Indian35,560 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration357 BCJ
MakeMahindra
ModelSWB Indian
Year1994
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,112cc
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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Jun 2025 12,792 miles
Pass 31 May 2023 12,713 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2017 12,692 miles

Handbrake binding slightly

Nearside Front brake binding slightly

Fail 20 Dec 2016 12,692 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 29 Oct 2014 12,692 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Speedometer cannot be illuminated. (6.7.3)

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

underseal underside

Pass 3 Feb 2007 12,677 miles

Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Offside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

nearside and offside front chassis rails corroded

nearside and offside rear chassis rails corroded

oil leaking from handbrake back plate drum (transmission)

slight play in both seat runners

Fail 17 Jan 2007 12,677 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

offside front wheel bearing noisy

oil leaking from hand brake back plate and drum

slight play in both front seat runners

slight play steering box spindle

Pass 18 Aug 2005 11,690 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2005 11,690 miles

Inner Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

How Reliable is the Mahindra SWB Indian?

Based on 831 MOT tests across 120 vehicles.

72.9%
Pass Rate
289
Miles/Year
36
Year Lifespan
120
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 41
fog lamp not working 30
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 28
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 27
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 27
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357 BCJ is a 1994 Mahindra SWB Indian in Black with a 2,112cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

Across all 1994 Mahindra SWB Indian models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.4% with a typical mileage of 35,560 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 Mahindra SWB Indian fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 41 recorded failures. If you're considering buying 357 BCJ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mahindra SWB Indian typically stays on UK roads for around 36 years. At 32 years old, this Mahindra SWB Indian is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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357 BCJ is a 1994 Mahindra SWB Indian, first registered on 4 May 1994.

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