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L42 CPL

1993 Suzuki Swift

Blue Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Apr 2010
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

10,390 mi
Last recorded10,390 miles
Recorded on15 May 2010
Typical for 1993 Suzuki Swift60,646 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL42 CPL
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year1993
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Fail 15 May 2010 10,390 miles

Nearside Inner Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Inner Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

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

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

Pass 1 May 2009 8,143 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2009 108,087 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Nearside Rear Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 21 Jan 2008 91,915 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2007 84,526 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2007 84,526 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

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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L42 CPL is a 1993 Suzuki Swift in Blue with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1993 Suzuki Swift models, the average MOT pass rate is 62.6% with a typical mileage of 60,646 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 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 L42 CPL, 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 33 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 L42 CPL registered?

L42 CPL is a 1993 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 26 October 1993.

Is L42 CPL safe to buy?

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