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M185 TBF

1995 Suzuki Swift

Red Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Oct 2011
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

73,865 mi
Last recorded73,865 miles
Recorded on18 Oct 2011
Typical for 1995 Suzuki Swift62,011 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM185 TBF
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year1995
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Fail 18 Oct 2011 73,865 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir leaking hydraulic fluid (3.6.A.1)

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer missing (7.2.4c)

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

Offside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

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

Pass 15 Sep 2010 72,609 miles

front exhaust pipe soon

metal brake pipes n/s/r corroded x3

Fail 15 Sep 2010 72,609 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

front exhaust pipe soon

metal brake pipes n/s/r corroded x3

Pass 28 Sep 2009 71,020 miles

front number plate poor

o/s door mirror glass cracked

Pass 26 Sep 2008 68,959 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2007 67,135 miles

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

Fail 15 Oct 2007 67,135 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Pass 26 Sep 2006 65,046 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2005 62,540 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2005 62,540 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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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M185 TBF is a 1995 Suzuki Swift in Red with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 M185 TBF, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was M185 TBF registered?

M185 TBF is a 1995 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 28 April 1995.

Is M185 TBF safe to buy?

The MOT history for M185 TBF shows 10 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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