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J857 KLV

1991 Suzuki Swift

Red Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Oct 2018
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

75,496 mi
Last recorded75,496 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2017
Typical for 1991 Suzuki Swift53,286 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ857 KLV
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year1991
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2017 75,496 miles

Battery Insecure

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Corrosion To Various Underside Components

Front Registration Plate Cracked

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 5 Sep 2017 75,490 miles

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

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

Battery Insecure

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Corrosion To Various Underside Components

Front Registration Plate Cracked

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 13 Jun 2016 75,485 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 31 May 2016 75,484 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 13 Jun 2014 73,091 miles

Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 28 Jul 2009 72,938 miles

Car has extensive underbody surface corrosion-not affecting any testable items but may need welding to o/s rear outer sill before next test

Pass 21 Apr 2008 72,391 miles

Corrosion on rear brake pipes has been treated-unable to correctly assess but appear ok

Front registration plate damaged but still legible

Tick over was too fast due to radiator level being low-probable leak which will need attention soon

Fail 8 Apr 2008 72,385 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Corrosion on rear brake pipes has been treated-unable to correctly assess but appear ok

Front registration plate damaged but still legible

Tick over was too fast due to radiator level being low-probable leak which will need attention soon

Fail 3 Apr 2007 71,667 miles

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

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

Rear of n/s inner and outer sill corroding and will need repairing soon

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 3 Apr 2007 71,667 miles

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

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

Rear of n/s inner and outer sill corroding and will need repairing soon

Pass 3 Apr 2006 69,940 miles

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

Rear of n/s outer sill corroding and will need welding soon

Fail 21 Mar 2006 69,814 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve movement (3.3.A.5)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Offside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

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

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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J857 KLV is a 1991 Suzuki Swift in Red with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

Across all 1991 Suzuki Swift models, the average MOT pass rate is 60.9% with a typical mileage of 53,286 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 J857 KLV, 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 35 years old, this Suzuki Swift is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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J857 KLV is a 1991 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 2 September 1991.

Is J857 KLV safe to buy?

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