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J883 KLV

1991 Suzuki Swift

White Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Sep 2026
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

67,212 mi
Last recorded67,212 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2025
Typical for 1991 Suzuki Swift53,286 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ883 KLV
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year1991
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2025 67,212 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2024 67,043 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2023 66,920 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2022 66,835 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2021 66,648 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2020 66,390 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2019 66,305 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2018 66,191 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material BOTH FRONT TO REAR PIPES (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 11 Jul 2017 65,835 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2017 65,835 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired sill (5.2.6)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired sill (5.2.6)

Pass 2 Nov 2015 51,009 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2015 51,009 miles

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

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

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

Fail 25 Jul 2013 50,755 miles

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 16 Jul 2012 50,150 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2011 49,305 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2010 48,421 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2009 47,249 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2009 47,241 miles

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

Pass 17 Jul 2008 46,402 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2007 45,700 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2006 45,105 miles

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

Pass 28 Jul 2006 45,105 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2005 44,455 miles

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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J883 KLV is a 1991 Suzuki Swift in White with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 J883 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was J883 KLV registered?

J883 KLV is a 1991 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 6 August 1991.

Is J883 KLV safe to buy?

The MOT history for J883 KLV shows 23 tests with a 78.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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