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J136 VBL

1992 Mahindra SWB Indian

Blue Diesel 2112cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Sep 2023
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

27,453 mi
Last recorded27,453 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2022
Typical for 1992 Mahindra SWB Indian30,225 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ136 VBL
MakeMahindra
ModelSWB Indian
Year1992
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,112cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2022 27,453 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2021 27,422 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2020 27,313 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2019 22,000 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2018 21,383 miles

Central Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 9 Oct 2018 21,376 miles

Brake lining(s) contaminated handbrake (1.1.13 (b))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Steering box has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.3 (a) (i))

Vehicle Identification Number incomplete (0.2 (b))

Central Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 8 Jul 2014 18,753 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2014 18,753 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 14 May 2009 17,074 miles
Fail 11 May 2009 17,074 miles

Offside Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

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

Fail 20 Jun 2007 15,177 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 20 Jun 2007 15,177 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2006 14,478 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

all areas underside heavy mud and dirt

Fail 15 Jun 2006 14,470 miles

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

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

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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J136 VBL is a 1992 Mahindra SWB Indian in Blue with a 2,112cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

Across all 1992 Mahindra SWB Indian models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.5% with a typical mileage of 30,225 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 J136 VBL, 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 34 years old, this Mahindra SWB Indian is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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J136 VBL is a 1992 Mahindra SWB Indian, first registered on 25 February 1992.

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