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J168 AVW

1992 Suzuki Swift

Blue Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Apr 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

43,807 mi
Last recorded43,807 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2008
Typical for 1992 Suzuki Swift58,289 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ168 AVW
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year1992
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2008 43,807 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Fail 17 Apr 2008 43,807 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 24 Apr 2007 38,294 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2007 38,294 miles

Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Pass 18 Mar 2006 37,853 miles

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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J168 AVW is a 1992 Suzuki Swift in Blue with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1992 Suzuki Swift models, the average MOT pass rate is 60.1% with a typical mileage of 58,289 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 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 J168 AVW, 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 34 years old, this Suzuki Swift is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was J168 AVW registered?

J168 AVW is a 1992 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 9 May 1992.

Is J168 AVW safe to buy?

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