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HIG 9816

1994 Mahindra SWB Indian

Green Diesel 2112cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jul 2026
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

45,481 mi
Last recorded45,481 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2025
Typical for 1994 Mahindra SWB Indian35,560 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHIG 9816
MakeMahindra
ModelSWB Indian
Year1994
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,112cc
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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2025 45,481 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive gear box (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Service brake grabbing slightly (1.2.1 (c))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Jul 2024 45,369 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Jun 2023 45,330 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Jul 2022 45,028 miles

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Oct 2020 44,837 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2020 44,834 miles

Hazard warning lamps inoperative all (4.4.1 (e))

Fail 9 Sep 2020 44,831 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floor 30 seat mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Jun 2019 44,323 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2016 42,514 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2014 42,374 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2014 42,374 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 20 Jun 2014 42,366 miles

Electrical wiring deteriorated, likely to become detached (1.9.2b)

Electrical wiring insecure (1.9.2a)

Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Brake pedal has no servo assistance (3.3.B.2) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a) DANGEROUS

slight foot pedal travel / slight leak exhaust / slight play osf steering idler / slight play propshaft joints / fuel tank /hose area damp /

Pass 24 May 2013 42,077 miles

front side repeaters fitted at time of test . reflective number plates fitted at time of test .

manuel ,wipers and washers fitted.

vehicle - in WW2 livery

Pass 6 Jun 2012 41,864 miles

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 6 Jun 2012 41,862 miles

Rear fog lamp obviously incorrectly positioned (1.3.2a)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 21 Apr 2011 41,191 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2010 40,631 miles

no rear seats fitted.

no windsdreen or wipers fitted at time of test

vehicle has been adapted to look like a ww2 willys jeep.

Fail 20 Mar 2010 40,631 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Front Side repeater adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

no rear seats fitted.

no windsdreen or wipers fitted at time of test

vehicle has been adapted to look like a ww2 willys jeep.

Pass 17 Apr 2009 40,009 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2009 40,008 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Nearside Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

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

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Offside Front Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

windscreen not fitted, no wipers fitted,no washers fitted.

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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HIG 9816 is a 1994 Mahindra SWB Indian in Green with a 2,112cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 HIG 9816, 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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HIG 9816 is a 1994 Mahindra SWB Indian, first registered on 18 February 1994.

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