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L947 UTR

1994 Suzuki Swift

Blue Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Dec 2014
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

4,998 mi
Last recorded4,998 miles
Recorded on22 Nov 2013
Typical for 1994 Suzuki Swift60,804 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL947 UTR
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year1994
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 22 Nov 2013 4,998 miles

Extensive previous welding repairs to both outer sills

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

all rear suspension components corroded

previous repairs (welding) to front cross member

vehicle in general state of corrosion throughout

Fail 21 Nov 2013 4,997 miles

Body has a projection caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Extensive previous welding repairs to both outer sills

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

all rear suspension components corroded

previous repairs (welding) to front cross member

vehicle in general state of corrosion throughout

Pass 4 Dec 2012 2,660 miles

all suspension and brake parts showing corrosion

front brake hose metal ends corroded

many welded patches around under body all appear ok at present also surface corrosion around under body

n/s/r wheel bearing showing slight noise

o/s/f tyre wearing low on tread

Fail 4 Dec 2012 2,660 miles

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

all suspension and brake parts showing corrosion

front brake hose metal ends corroded

many welded patches around under body all appear ok at present also surface corrosion around under body

n/s/r wheel bearing showing slight noise

o/s/f tyre wearing low on tread

Pass 19 Dec 2011 98,463 miles

sill rusty

wheel arches rusty

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly damaged (2.2.D.2b)

all rear suspension rusty

coil springs rusty

floor pans rusty

Fail 19 Dec 2011 98,463 miles

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

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

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

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly damaged (2.2.D.2b)

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

all rear suspension rusty

coil springs rusty

floor pans rusty

sill rusty

wheel arches rusty

Pass 17 Feb 2011 96,119 miles

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

all coil springs rusty

discs worn

near side mirror glass loose

Fail 17 Feb 2011 96,119 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

all coil springs rusty

discs worn

near side mirror glass loose

Pass 4 Feb 2010 91,707 miles

Corrosion all suspension parts.Slight binding o/s/f.

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

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Oil leak

Fail 4 Feb 2010 91,707 miles

Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside 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)

Corrosion all suspension parts.Slight binding o/s/f.

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

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Oil leak

Pass 4 Feb 2009 86,982 miles

All suspensio corroded.Front valance corroded and holed.Both w/wipers perished.

Non obligatory mirror damaged

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 3 Feb 2009 86,981 miles

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

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

All suspensio corroded.Front valance corroded and holed.Both w/wipers perished.

Non obligatory mirror damaged

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 21 Feb 2008 83,291 miles

All suspension components corroded and both sill areas and front x member holed.O/S w/wiper end perished.N/S mirror glass insecure.O/S/F gearbox mounting bolts insecure.Slight binding o/s/f.

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

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

Fail 21 Feb 2008 83,291 miles

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

All suspension components corroded and both sill areas and front x member holed.O/S w/wiper end perished.N/S mirror glass insecure.O/S/F gearbox mounting bolts insecure.Slight binding o/s/f.

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

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

Pass 8 Feb 2007 78,782 miles

Front x member holed and corroded (non prescribed area),Corrossion starting both sill areas.All suspension arms and front shock absorbers corroded.

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

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 1 Mar 2006 75,038 miles

CORROSION FRONT X/MEMBER.CORROSION ON REAR COMPONENTS.

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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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L947 UTR is a 1994 Suzuki Swift in Blue with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 L947 UTR, 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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L947 UTR is a 1994 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 30 March 1994.

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