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L949 PAR

1994 Mahindra SWB Indian

White Diesel 2112cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Mar 2023
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

52,018 mi
Last recorded52,018 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2022
Typical for 1994 Mahindra SWB Indian35,560 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL949 PAR
MakeMahindra
ModelSWB Indian
Year1994
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,112cc
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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Mar 2022 52,018 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2018 51,724 miles

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

Pass 20 Dec 2016 51,625 miles

Front leaf springs corroded

Oil leak ()

Rear leaf springs corroded

Pass 7 Dec 2015 51,620 miles

All 4 Leaf springs corroded

oil leak

Pass 16 Aug 2013 51,500 miles

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Oil leak

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

cracking around offside rear tyre sidewalls

suspension bump stops missing from offside rear and nearside front axles.

Fail 14 Aug 2013 51,463 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Oil leak

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

cracking around offside rear tyre sidewalls

suspension bump stops missing from offside rear and nearside front axles.

Pass 20 Apr 2012 50,913 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Oil leak

nearside front and offside rear suspension bump stops missing

offside rear tyre cracking

Fail 19 Apr 2012 50,877 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Oil leak

nearside front and offside rear suspension bump stops missing

offside rear tyre cracking

Pass 22 Mar 2010 49,487 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2010 49,452 miles

Brake servo vacuum pipe collapsed (3.6.C.1b)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Nearside Front Side repeater excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Side repeater excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Pass 11 Jun 2008 48,084 miles

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Oil leak

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

brake vacuum pump drive belt deteriorated

front number plate deteriorated

Fail 10 Jun 2008 48,050 miles

Brake servo vacuum pipe excessively chafed (3.6.C.1b)

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

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Oil leak

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

brake vacuum pump drive belt deteriorated

front number plate deteriorated

Pass 1 Oct 2005 45,744 miles

How Reliable is the Mahindra SWB Indian?

Based on 831 MOT tests across 120 vehicles.

72.9%
Pass Rate
289
Miles/Year
36
Year Lifespan
120
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 41
fog lamp not working 30
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 28
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 27
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 27
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L949 PAR is a 1994 Mahindra SWB Indian in White with a 2,112cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

Across all 1994 Mahindra SWB Indian models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.4% with a typical mileage of 35,560 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 Mahindra SWB Indian fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 41 recorded failures. If you're considering buying L949 PAR, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mahindra SWB Indian typically stays on UK roads for around 36 years. At 32 years old, this Mahindra SWB Indian is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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L949 PAR is a 1994 Mahindra SWB Indian, first registered on 11 July 1994.

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