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M229 BCL

1995 Suzuki Swift

Black Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Dec 2012
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

88,810 mi
Last recorded88,810 miles
Recorded on21 Dec 2011
Typical for 1995 Suzuki Swift62,011 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM229 BCL
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year1995
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Dec 2011 88,810 miles

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

both rear tyres low tread

corrosion to bulkhead around steering mounts

corrosion to fron chassis

corrosion to gearbox tunnel

corrosion to rear cross member

corrosion to rear suspension

front lower cross member

nearside outer sill repaired with poor quality metal.

poor repairs to front floors,inner/outer sills on both sides and rear sills.

rear subframe corroded

slight weap from fron outer drive shaft gaiters.

sun strip fitted

Fail 10 Dec 2011

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

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

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

Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

both rear tyres low tread

corrosion to bulkhead around steering mounts

corrosion to fron chassis

corrosion to gearbox tunnel

corrosion to rear cross member

corrosion to rear suspension

front lower cross member

nearside outer sill repaired with poor quality metal.

poor repairs to front floors,inner/outer sills on both sides and rear sills.

rear subframe corroded

slight weap from fron outer drive shaft gaiters.

sun strip fitted

Pass 15 Dec 2010 84,830 miles

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

Pass 16 Dec 2009 78,709 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2008 70,128 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

o/s/r brake pipe at flexi hose union corroding

Pass 28 Nov 2007 67,595 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

brake pipes not checked properly due to pipes covered in grease

Pass 15 Dec 2006 65,421 miles

Nearside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

o/s/r wheel bearing slightly noisy

slight corrosion around center tunnel

Pass 7 Dec 2005 62,604 miles

all advisory items as before

Fail 6 Dec 2005 62,604 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

Fail 29 Nov 2005 62,532 miles

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

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

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

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

advise n/s front tyre small splits in inner sidewall change as soon as possible

advise o/s & n/s front coil springs lower mounting points rusty but still sound at time of test

advise o/s & n/s rear trailing arms rusty

advise steel feeds to rear rusty

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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M229 BCL is a 1995 Suzuki Swift in Black with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 M229 BCL, 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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M229 BCL is a 1995 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 31 January 1995.

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