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M138 EAP

1995 Suzuki Swift

Green Petrol 993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Dec 2016
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

89,809 mi
Last recorded89,809 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2015
Typical for 1995 Suzuki Swift62,011 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM138 EAP
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year1995
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine993cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2015 89,809 miles

coil spring corroded both front (2.4.C.1b)

front cross member has slight corrosion

windscreen damaged outside swept area

Fail 2 Dec 2014 85,044 miles

Front bumper insecure

Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 2 Dec 2014 85,044 miles

Front bumper insecure

Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 29 Nov 2013 80,888 miles

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

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Fail 29 Nov 2013 80,888 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Pass 30 Nov 2012 74,838 miles

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

Fail 30 Nov 2012 74,837 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Dec 2011 65,731 miles

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

Pass 1 Dec 2010 54,496 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2010 54,496 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 11 Nov 2009 40,449 miles

Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

Pass 11 Nov 2009 40,449 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2008 24,639 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2008 24,639 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 29 May 2007 17,898 miles

both rear tyres and nearside front tyre badly perished

Pass 2 Jun 2006 16,154 miles

both wiper blades are starting to perish †both rear tyres are getting quite perished †n/s/f tyre perishing and is worn down to 2.0/2.5 mm on its outer edge †front number plate lightly damaged

Pass 27 May 2005 14,468 miles

both nearside tyres perishing and beginning to crack

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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M138 EAP is a 1995 Suzuki Swift in Green with a 993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

Across all 1995 Suzuki Swift models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.3% with a typical mileage of 62,011 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 M138 EAP, 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 31 years old, this Suzuki Swift is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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M138 EAP is a 1995 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 27 April 1995.

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