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L738 SHF

1994 Suzuki Swift

Black Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Sep 2020
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

73,677 mi
Last recorded73,677 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2019
Typical for 1994 Suzuki Swift60,804 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL738 SHF
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year1994
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2019 73,677 miles

Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Front/Rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Mar 2019 73,473 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2019 73,473 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 3 Aug 2017 73,450 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2015 71,952 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 16 Feb 2015 71,952 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 26 Feb 2014 70,626 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

all brake pipes painted

damage to offside rear tyre outer edge

Fail 26 Feb 2014 70,626 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

all brake pipes painted

damage to offside rear tyre outer edge

Pass 13 Feb 2013 69,273 miles

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

Pass 22 Feb 2012 67,434 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 20 Feb 2012 67,434 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 Feb 2011 65,049 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

rear wiper blade is split

Pass 18 Feb 2010 62,579 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2010 62,579 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Feb 2009 60,123 miles

adv rear wiper split

Fail 19 Feb 2009 60,123 miles

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

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

adv rear wiper split

offside rear nail in tyre

Pass 25 Feb 2008 57,327 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2007 54,117 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2006 50,840 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2006 50,840 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting bolt missing (2.4.G.1)

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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L738 SHF is a 1994 Suzuki Swift in Black with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 L738 SHF, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was L738 SHF registered?

L738 SHF is a 1994 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 24 February 1994.

Is L738 SHF safe to buy?

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