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M242 DGG

1994 Suzuki Swift

Black Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Mar 2012
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

68,956 mi
Last recorded68,956 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2011
Typical for 1994 Suzuki Swift60,804 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM242 DGG
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year1994
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Feb 2011 68,956 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2011 68,944 miles

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

Pass 4 Mar 2010 65,514 miles

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

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

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

Pass 28 Jan 2009 60,375 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2009 60,338 miles

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

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Pass 12 Feb 2008 54,342 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Oil leak

Pass 17 Feb 2007 51,014 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2007 51,014 miles

Brake master cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (3.6.G.1f)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 3 Feb 2006 46,941 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2006 46,941 miles

Brake master cylinder fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1e)

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

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.6.D2)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.6.D2)

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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M242 DGG is a 1994 Suzuki Swift in Black with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 M242 DGG, 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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What year was M242 DGG registered?

M242 DGG is a 1994 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 31 December 1994.

Is M242 DGG safe to buy?

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