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M145 OTM

1994 Suzuki Swift

Blue Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jul 2013
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

6,455 mi
Last recorded6,455 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2012
Typical for 1994 Suzuki Swift60,804 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM145 OTM
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year1994
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2012 6,455 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2012 6,427 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Inner Stop lamp excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Pass 28 Jul 2011 3,168 miles

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

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

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

corrosion to underneath

rear suspension corroding

unable to see front pads

Fail 15 Jul 2011 3,148 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

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

corrosion to underneath

rear suspension corroding

unable to see front pads

Pass 26 Jul 2010 888 miles

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

all metal brake pipes are corroded

both rear inner wheel arches are corroded behine the wheels

offside front wheel arch is excessively corroded and holed

Fail 22 Jul 2010 856 miles

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

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

all metal brake pipes are corroded

both rear inner wheel arches are corroded behine the wheels

offside front wheel arch is excessively corroded and holed

Pass 18 Jun 2009 98,055 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2009 98,034 miles

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

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

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

Pass 7 Jun 2008 94,088 miles

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 4 Jun 2007 87,494 miles

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

Pass 30 May 2006 81,232 miles

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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M145 OTM is a 1994 Suzuki Swift in Blue with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 M145 OTM, 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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M145 OTM is a 1994 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 8 November 1994.

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