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L850 TUY

1993 Suzuki Swift

White Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Dec 2012
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

82,463 mi
Last recorded82,463 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2011
Typical for 1993 Suzuki Swift60,646 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL850 TUY
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year1993
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2011 82,463 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

o/s/f tyre starting to perrish

Fail 12 Dec 2011 82,463 miles

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

o/s/f tyre starting to perrish

Pass 3 Nov 2008 79,718 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 31 Oct 2007 74,587 miles

slight play in n/s/f steering track rod end

slight play in n/s/r wheel bearing

slight play in o/s/r wheel bearing

Fail 22 Oct 2007 74,587 miles

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

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

slight play in n/s/f steering track rod end

slight play in n/s/r wheel bearing

slight play in o/s/r wheel bearing

Pass 24 Oct 2006 72,505 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2006 72,505 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Nearside Vehicle structure is cracked, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

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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L850 TUY is a 1993 Suzuki Swift in White with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 L850 TUY, 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 L850 TUY registered?

L850 TUY is a 1993 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 1 August 1993.

Is L850 TUY safe to buy?

The MOT history for L850 TUY shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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