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D9 ABA

1990 Mahindra SWB Indian

Black Diesel 2112cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 May 2026
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

13,376 mi
Last recorded13,376 miles
Recorded on12 May 2025
Typical for 1990 Mahindra SWB Indian40,931 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD9 ABA
MakeMahindra
ModelSWB Indian
Year1990
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,112cc
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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 May 2025 13,376 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2024 13,368 miles
Pass 11 May 2023 13,279 miles
Pass 2 May 2022 13,257 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2021 13,116 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2020 94,092 miles

slight play in steering joint

Pass 9 Jul 2015 12,820 miles

front tyres splitting

offside rear tyre splitting

Fail 8 Oct 2014 12,786 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

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

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover missing (2.2.C.1c)

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

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

brake drum contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Oil leak

Offside rear hub seal leaking

Offside rear tyre perished

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

nearside front tyre perished

Pass 23 Jun 2013 12,634 miles

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

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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D9 ABA is a 1990 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 88.9%.

Across all 1990 Mahindra SWB Indian models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.7% with a typical mileage of 40,931 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 D9 ABA, 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 36 years old, this Mahindra SWB Indian is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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D9 ABA is a 1990 Mahindra SWB Indian, first registered on 18 September 1990.

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