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J145 ENJ

1991 Suzuki Swift

Red Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Aug 2026
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

44,617 mi
Last recorded44,617 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2025
Typical for 1991 Suzuki Swift53,286 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ145 ENJ
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year1991
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2025 44,617 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2024 44,575 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 19 Jul 2023 43,166 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Aug 2022 42,239 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

car undersealed

Pass 15 May 2017 40,759 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

bonnet corroded

both sills corroded

various welding repairs carried out to underneath of vehicle

vehicle has been undersealed

Pass 13 Nov 2014 39,048 miles

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area repaired, but not inappropriately (2.4.A.3)

sill covers fitted not allowing a full inspection of of sills

Pass 22 Nov 2013 37,701 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 15 Oct 2012 36,627 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

extensive repairs to offside and nearside outer/under and floor to sills

sill covers fitted to offside and nearside not alowing full inspection of the outer sills

Pass 25 Aug 2011 35,149 miles

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 30 Jul 2010 33,758 miles

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 10 Aug 2009 32,497 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

old repairs to both sills at rear in prescribed area

Pass 7 Aug 2008 30,934 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2007 29,432 miles

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

Pass 21 Apr 2006 27,701 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2006 26,790 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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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J145 ENJ is a 1991 Suzuki Swift in Red with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

Across all 1991 Suzuki Swift models, the average MOT pass rate is 60.9% with a typical mileage of 53,286 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 J145 ENJ, 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 35 years old, this Suzuki Swift is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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J145 ENJ is a 1991 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 3 August 1991.

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