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L389 FMO

1993 Mahindra SWB Indian

Black Diesel 2112cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jan 2027
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

34,725 mi
Last recorded34,725 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2026
Typical for 1993 Mahindra SWB Indian33,268 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL389 FMO
MakeMahindra
ModelSWB Indian
Year1993
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,112cc
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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2026 34,725 miles

slight oil leak

Pass 13 Apr 2024 34,485 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2020 34,374 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Aug 2019 34,008 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2018 33,908 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2016 32,248 miles

oil leak

Pass 18 Jun 2015 28,700 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2013 28,682 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

all brake pipes greased

Fail 19 Jul 2013 28,661 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Front Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

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

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

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

all brake pipes greased

Pass 17 Jun 2008 28,375 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2007 28,375 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2007 28,375 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Front Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

Offside Front rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

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

Pass 8 Jun 2006 28,375 miles

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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L389 FMO is a 1993 Mahindra SWB Indian in Black with a 2,112cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

Across all 1993 Mahindra SWB Indian models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.3% with a typical mileage of 33,268 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 L389 FMO, 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 33 years old, this Mahindra SWB Indian is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was L389 FMO registered?

L389 FMO is a 1993 Mahindra SWB Indian, first registered on 1 August 1993.

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