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L103 EKL

1994 Mahindra SWB Indian

Green Diesel 2112cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Sep 2020
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

22,865 mi
Last recorded22,865 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2019
Typical for 1994 Mahindra SWB Indian35,560 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL103 EKL
MakeMahindra
ModelSWB Indian
Year1994
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,112cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2019 22,865 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2016 20,373 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2016 20,371 miles

All position lamps not working when switch to side lights or engine off (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 6 Jun 2015 19,855 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

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

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

n/s/f inner wing corrosion already started

rear access door panel corrosion already started

Fail 15 May 2015 19,821 miles

Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

o/s/f/indicater lense missing

Pass 6 Jun 2014 19,179 miles

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

Fail 5 Jun 2014 19,178 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Pass 30 May 2013 16,993 miles
Fail 17 May 2013 16,992 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper blade missing (8.2.2)

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

Pass 26 Oct 2011 13,685 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2008 13,677 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2008 13,673 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Steering box insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Position lamp switch insecure (1.1.A.1)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

OIL LEAK REAR DIFF INPUT PINION

OIL LEAK TRANSMISSION BRAKE AREA

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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L103 EKL is a 1994 Mahindra SWB Indian in Green with a 2,112cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

Across all 1994 Mahindra SWB Indian models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.4% with a typical mileage of 35,560 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 Mahindra SWB Indian fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 41 recorded failures. If you're considering buying L103 EKL, 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 32 years old, this Mahindra SWB Indian is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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L103 EKL is a 1994 Mahindra SWB Indian, first registered on 5 January 1994.

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