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J896 MJK

1991 Suzuki Swift

Red Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Mar 2013
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

22,433 mi
Last recorded22,433 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2012
Typical for 1991 Suzuki Swift53,286 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ896 MJK
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year1991
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Mar 2012 22,433 miles

Nearside Inner Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Inner Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Pass 26 Feb 2011 19,037 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 20 Sep 2010 18,942 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

All rear seats removed.

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Inner Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 14 Oct 2008 10,353 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2007 98,995 miles

slight play in n/s rack end

v.slight play in n/s/r suspension strut mount

Fail 1 Sep 2007 98,995 miles

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

slight play in n/s rack end

v.slight play in n/s/r suspension strut mount

Fail 17 Aug 2007 98,988 miles

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

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

Offside Front Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

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

o/s/f wiperblade split

Pass 12 Jul 2006 91,423 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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J896 MJK is a 1991 Suzuki Swift in Red with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 J896 MJK, 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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J896 MJK is a 1991 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 30 August 1991.

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