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L460 VGH

1994 Suzuki Swift

Blue Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Apr 2012
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

91,667 mi
Last recorded91,667 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2011
Typical for 1994 Suzuki Swift60,804 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL460 VGH
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year1994
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Fail 22 Apr 2011 91,667 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 22 Apr 2011 91,667 miles

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

Pass 22 Feb 2010 86,639 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2010 86,639 miles

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

Pass 20 Feb 2009 82,482 miles

advisories as issued with vt30 16/02/2009

Fail 16 Feb 2009 82,435 miles

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

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

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

Battery insecure

both rear lower arm bushes worn

corrosion - front to rear brake pipes,fuel pipes,underbody

front brake pads worn low

horn weak

nsf damper weeping oil

os wiper end split

slight play in os track rod end

Pass 7 Feb 2008 76,138 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

chip in windscreen

front registration plate damaged

slight surface corrosion to inner and outer sills and chassis and floor

Fail 7 Feb 2008 76,135 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

chip in windscreen

front registration plate damaged

nearside front tyre tread worn down to legal limit on inner edge

slight surface corrosion to inner and outer sills and chassis and floor

Pass 20 Feb 2007 66,359 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2007 66,191 miles

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

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

corrosion to rear springs † †corrosion to inner sills and floors and outer sills † †o/s wiper poor

Pass 24 Feb 2006 59,352 miles

corrosion to offside bulkhead,front discs and outer sills

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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L460 VGH is a 1994 Suzuki Swift in Blue with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

Across all 1994 Suzuki Swift models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.9% with a typical mileage of 60,804 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 L460 VGH, 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 32 years old, this Suzuki Swift is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was L460 VGH registered?

L460 VGH is a 1994 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 12 January 1994.

Is L460 VGH safe to buy?

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