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L799 FPH

1994 Suzuki Swift

White Petrol 1300cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jan 2020
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

49,679 mi
Last recorded49,679 miles
Recorded on17 Jan 2019
Typical for 1994 Suzuki Swift60,804 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL799 FPH
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year1994
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,300cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Jan 2019 49,679 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Jan 2019 49,679 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Steering locking device ineffective track rod end (2.1.3 (d))

Offside Steering locking device missing track rod end (2.1.3 (d))

Rear fog lamp tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Brake servo inoperative (1.1.10 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 13 May 2014 49,570 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Electrical wiring deteriorated but not exposing bare wires (1.9.2c)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Oil leak

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Fail 29 Apr 2014 49,666 miles

Electrical wiring inadequately supported (1.9.2a)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Obligatory mirror does not provide a view to the rear (8.1.2b)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose exposed to excessive heat (3.6.B.4f)

Offside Rear Brake hose exposed to excessive heat (3.6.B.4f)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Rear Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.4)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Oil leak

Pass 27 Feb 2013 86,275 miles

advise nearside rear tyre close to limit on inner edge

Fail 22 Feb 2013 86,082 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Wheel insecure (4.2.A.1c) DANGEROUS

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

advise nearside rear tyre close to limit on inner edge

Pass 20 Feb 2012 74,683 miles

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)

o/s/f tyre has almost reached the minimum legal tread dept limit, there are slso small perishing cracks on it

the n/s/f wheel rim has a small dent on it

the rear brake pads are getting low both sides

the rear brake pipes has slight corrosion

Pass 24 Feb 2011 71,016 miles

gear oil leak at nearside driveshaft seal

inner rear sills rusty

nearside front tyre low on outer edge

rear brake pads getting low

windscreen marked

Pass 1 Apr 2010 68,682 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 13 Mar 2010 68,601 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 13 Mar 2009 66,630 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2009 66,630 miles

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

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

both rear tyres badly perished

Pass 20 Feb 2008 64,282 miles

both rear tyres perished

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

Fail 20 Feb 2008 64,282 miles

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

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

both rear tyres perished

Pass 10 Mar 2007 62,395 miles

front brake pads below half worn

mark on windscreen

nearside outer driveshaft gaiter cracking

offside front tyre worn close to limit

Pass 11 Mar 2006 60,259 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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L799 FPH is a 1994 Suzuki Swift in White with a 1,300cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 L799 FPH, 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.

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What year was L799 FPH registered?

L799 FPH is a 1994 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 28 April 1994.

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