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L652 CHB

1993 Suzuki Swift

White Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 May 2010
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

72,678 mi
Last recorded72,678 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2009
Typical for 1993 Suzuki Swift60,646 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL652 CHB
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year1993
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2009 72,678 miles

Front bumper insecure

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside rear wheel bearing noisy

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside rear wheel bearing noisy

Oil leak

Fail 28 Apr 2009 72,678 miles

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

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

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

Offside rear wheel bearing noisy

Oil leak

Front bumper insecure

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside rear wheel bearing noisy

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 28 Apr 2008 65,092 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2008 65,049 miles

Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 27 Apr 2007 56,893 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2007 56,883 miles

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 19 May 2006 49,175 miles
Fail 17 May 2006 49,165 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Inner Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

oil leak

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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L652 CHB is a 1993 Suzuki Swift in White with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 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 L652 CHB, 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 L652 CHB registered?

L652 CHB is a 1993 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 27 August 1993.

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