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L542 OEX

1993 Suzuki Swift

Blue Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Nov 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

6,092 mi
Last recorded6,092 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2009
Typical for 1993 Suzuki Swift60,646 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL542 OEX
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year1993
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Fail 3 Nov 2009 6,092 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

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

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 31 Oct 2008 4,764 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2008 4,763 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Nov 2007 1,865 miles

Battery insecure

both front road springs rusty

both front shockers rusty

both rear arms rusty

engine oil leak

nearside outer sill rusty

offside outer sill rusty

rear pipe rusty

slight exhaust blow rear pipe

slight inbalance front brakes

Pass 6 Oct 2006 91,521 miles

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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L542 OEX is a 1993 Suzuki Swift in Blue with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 L542 OEX, 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.

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What year was L542 OEX registered?

L542 OEX is a 1993 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 1 August 1993.

Is L542 OEX safe to buy?

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