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J601 SPH

1992 Suzuki Swift

White Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Mar 2009
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

78,919 mi
Last recorded78,919 miles
Recorded on22 Feb 2008
Typical for 1992 Suzuki Swift58,289 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ601 SPH
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year1992
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Feb 2008 78,919 miles

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Fail 13 Feb 2008 78,720 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

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

Pass 20 Feb 2007 71,521 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2007 71,521 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

rear tyres perrishing.

Pass 1 Mar 2006 63,486 miles

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

front discs corroded-on limit

nearside front tyre on 3mm

offside front tyre on 2mm †

radiator damaged and leaking

slight leak from centre pipe

slight play in nearside rear outer trailing arm bush

some corrosion to offside floor pan

vehicle muddy

Fail 21 Feb 2006 63,313 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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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J601 SPH is a 1992 Suzuki Swift in White with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 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 J601 SPH, 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 J601 SPH registered?

J601 SPH is a 1992 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 8 May 1992.

Is J601 SPH safe to buy?

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