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J981 FFB

1991 Mahindra SWB Indian

Red Diesel 2112cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Mar 2021
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

23,919 mi
Last recorded23,919 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2020
Typical for 1991 Mahindra SWB Indian23,919 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ981 FFB
MakeMahindra
ModelSWB Indian
Year1991
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,112cc
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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2020 23,919 miles

front axle hub seals slight dampness

welding throughout floors

Fail 20 Feb 2020 23,919 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

front axle hub seals slight dampness

welding throughout floors

Pass 22 Aug 2013 23,784 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

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

all four tyres sidewalls cracking

Pass 29 Aug 2012 22,616 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

exhaust rusty

nearside rear out rigger slight corrosion

rear chassis slight corrosion

Pass 11 Aug 2011 22,116 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

oil throughout underside

Fail 9 Aug 2011 22,102 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

oil throughout underside

Pass 5 Aug 2010 21,264 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Oil leaks from front hubs

Pass 23 Jul 2009 20,879 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Oil leak

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

all tyres side walls cracking

front hubs leaking

Pass 6 Aug 2008 20,600 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

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

Oil leak

front hubs leaking oil

Pass 10 Aug 2007 20,315 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Oil leak

Pass 26 Jun 2006 20,287 miles

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

both front hubs slight oil leak

How Reliable is the Mahindra SWB Indian?

Based on 831 MOT tests across 120 vehicles.

72.9%
Pass Rate
289
Miles/Year
36
Year Lifespan
120
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 41
fog lamp not working 30
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 28
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 27
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 27
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J981 FFB is a 1991 Mahindra SWB Indian in Red with a 2,112cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

Across all 1991 Mahindra SWB Indian models, the average MOT pass rate is 62.1% with a typical mileage of 23,919 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Mahindra SWB Indian fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 41 recorded failures. If you're considering buying J981 FFB, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mahindra SWB Indian typically stays on UK roads for around 36 years. At 35 years old, this Mahindra SWB Indian is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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J981 FFB is a 1991 Mahindra SWB Indian, first registered on 1 August 1991.

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