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L78 GBM

1993 Suzuki Swift

Blue Petrol 993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Aug 2009
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

18,699 mi
Last recorded18,699 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2009
Typical for 1993 Suzuki Swift60,646 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL78 GBM
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year1993
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine993cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Fail 10 Aug 2009 18,699 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Offside Front Direction indicator insecure (1.4.A.2b)

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

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

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

Front bumper insecure

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

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Oil leak

Rear bumper insecure

n/s outer sill repairs are of poor quality

n/s/f tyre scrubbed

o/s outer sill repairs are of poor quality

o/s/f wing corroded

o/s/f wiper split

rear brake pipe corroded

Battery insecure

Pass 8 Aug 2008 13,909 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside rear tyre shoulder perished but not exposing cords

Pass 13 Jun 2007 11,996 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2007 11,996 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir cap missing (3.6.G.1a)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 8 Dec 2005 8,257 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2005 8,257 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.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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L78 GBM is a 1993 Suzuki Swift in Blue with a 993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 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 L78 GBM, 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

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What year was L78 GBM registered?

L78 GBM is a 1993 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 7 October 1993.

Is L78 GBM safe to buy?

The MOT history for L78 GBM shows 6 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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