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J270 RBL

1991 Mahindra SWB Indian

Yellow Diesel 2112cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jun 2009
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

14,762 mi
Last recorded14,762 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2008
Typical for 1991 Mahindra SWB Indian23,919 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ270 RBL
MakeMahindra
ModelSWB Indian
Year1991
ColourYellow
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,112cc
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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Jun 2008 14,762 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

under side of vehicle covered with thick underseal

Fail 28 Dec 2006 14,642 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 28 Dec 2006 14,642 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2005 13,688 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2005 13,685 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.D.2c) DANGEROUS

Front Service brake application uneven across the axle (3.7.D.2b) DANGEROUS

Fail 24 Nov 2005 13,684 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.D.2c)

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.D.4)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.D.4)

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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J270 RBL is a 1991 Mahindra SWB Indian in Yellow with a 2,112cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1991 Mahindra SWB Indian models, the average MOT pass rate is 62.1% with a typical mileage of 23,919 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 J270 RBL, 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 35 years old, this Mahindra SWB Indian is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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J270 RBL is a 1991 Mahindra SWB Indian, first registered on 9 September 1991.

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