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L861 EDP

1993 Suzuki Swift

White Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Oct 2008
Tests7 (3 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate42.9%

Mileage

11,040 mi
Last recorded11,040 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2007
Typical for 1993 Suzuki Swift60,646 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL861 EDP
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year1993
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

3 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2007 11,040 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2007 11,040 miles

Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

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

nearside/offside front inner cv gators split

Pass 29 Sep 2006
Fail 29 Sep 2006

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Fail 17 Sep 2006 98,600 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 30 Sep 2005 88,400 miles

Nearside brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

front to rear and rear brake pipes starting to corrode and slightly pitted

offside and nearside door sills starting to corrode

offside front tyre getting low

outer cover on front section of exhaust badly corroded and exhaust leaking slightly

rear suspension components starting to corrode

Fail 30 Sep 2005 88,400 miles

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

front brake discs getting low (advise that they are checked with wheels removed)

front to rear and rear brake pipes starting to corrode and slightly pitted

offside and nearside door sills starting to corrode

offside front brake binding slightly

offside front tyre getting low

outer cover on front section of exhaust badley corroded and exhaust leaking slightly

rear suspension components starting to corrode

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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L861 EDP 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 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 L861 EDP, 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 L861 EDP registered?

L861 EDP is a 1993 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 20 December 1993.

Is L861 EDP safe to buy?

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