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J545 SLJ

1992 Suzuki Swift

Blue Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jun 2012
Tests12 (6 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

67,564 mi
Last recorded67,564 miles
Recorded on14 Jun 2011
Typical for 1992 Suzuki Swift58,289 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ545 SLJ
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year1992
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

6 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Jun 2011 67,564 miles

engine oil leak

front brake pipes have some rust

Fail 13 Jun 2011 67,564 miles

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

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

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

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

engine oil leak

front brake pipes have some rust

Pass 8 Jun 2010 65,469 miles

corosion on under body and haveley welded

front discs have some ware

Fail 24 May 2010 65,469 miles

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear 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)

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

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

corosion on under body and haveley welded

front discs have some ware

Pass 11 Jun 2009 63,124 miles

all brake pipes have some corrosion

both front discs have edges on inner faces

both front springs have some corrosion

heavy corrosion on under body

Fail 10 Jun 2009 63,124 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

all brake pipes have some corrosion

both front discs have edges on inner faces

both front springs have some corrosion

front brakes are binding

heavy corrosion on under body

rear floor to sills are thin

Pass 28 May 2008 56,715 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)

nearside and offside front coil springs heavily corroded

nearside and offside front lower wishbones bushes perished with slight movement

nearside and offside rear inner sills corroded

offside front and rear bumper edges insecure

offside outer sill corroded and weak in places

small hole in outer sill lip outside prescribed areas

Fail 23 May 2008 56,712 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

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

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

nearside and offside front coil springs heavily corroded

nearside and offside front lower wishbones bushes perished with slight movement

nearside and offside rear inner sills corroded

offside front and rear bumper edges insecure

offside outer sill corroded and weak in places

small hole in outer sill lip outside prescribed areas

Pass 13 Jun 2007 49,542 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2007 49,542 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

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

accident damage to front of vehicle

nearside and offside floor to sills corroded

nearside mirror glass missing

Pass 26 May 2006 41,465 miles
Fail 24 May 2006 41,465 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Brake pedal does not operate a brake fitted to each wheel (3.3.A.3)

Nearside Rear Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2)

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

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

front disc worn

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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J545 SLJ is a 1992 Suzuki Swift in Blue with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 J545 SLJ, 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 J545 SLJ registered?

J545 SLJ is a 1992 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 1 May 1992.

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