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J258 HNJ

1992 Suzuki Swift

Black Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Apr 2013
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

24,907 mi
Last recorded24,907 miles
Recorded on26 Apr 2012
Typical for 1992 Suzuki Swift58,289 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ258 HNJ
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year1992
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Apr 2012 24,907 miles

exhaust back box deteriorated

n/s wing mirror glass missing

o/s inner steering rack joint has slight play

radiator badly deteriorated

repairs to floor pan, inner and outer sills

slight corrosion to front to rear brake pipe

temporary battery clamp.battery secure

vehicle has been undersealed

wiper blades deteriorated

Pass 2 Jul 2008 18,302 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 19 Jun 2008 18,272 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint is excessively worn (2.5.C.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 22 Feb 2007 13,449 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2005 1,107 miles

audial indicator tell tail only

front exhaust joint corroded and blowing

nearside and offside rear tyres low on inner edges

Fail 3 Oct 2005 1,064 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Fail 27 Aug 2005 1,018 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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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J258 HNJ is a 1992 Suzuki Swift in Black with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 J258 HNJ, 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 J258 HNJ registered?

J258 HNJ is a 1992 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 25 June 1992.

Is J258 HNJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for J258 HNJ shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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