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L727 XJU

1993 Suzuki Swift

Grey Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jul 2010
Tests7 (3 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate42.9%

Mileage

75,448 mi
Last recorded75,448 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2009
Typical for 1993 Suzuki Swift60,646 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL727 XJU
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year1993
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

3 pass 4 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2009 75,448 miles

Battery insecure

Offside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 27 Jul 2009 75,429 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Battery insecure

Offside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 28 Jul 2008 53,289 miles

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 24 Jul 2008 53,211 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) insecure (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Side repeater incomplete (1.5.A1b)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) insecure (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 24 Jul 2007 47,039 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2007 47,022 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 13 Jun 2006 46,035 miles

Nearside Lower Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Lower Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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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L727 XJU is a 1993 Suzuki Swift in Grey with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 42.9%.

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 L727 XJU, 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

How do I check the history of L727 XJU?

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What year was L727 XJU registered?

L727 XJU is a 1993 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 1 August 1993.

Is L727 XJU safe to buy?

The MOT history for L727 XJU shows 7 tests with a 42.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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