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M258 MLJ

1995 Suzuki Swift

Orange Petrol 993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jan 2014
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

59,059 mi
Last recorded59,059 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2013
Typical for 1995 Suzuki Swift62,011 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM258 MLJ
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year1995
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine993cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Fail 22 Jan 2013 59,059 miles

Both rear chassis rails surface corroded.

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because tyres with different structures are fitted across the same axle (4.1.A.2a)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because tyres with different structures are fitted across the same axle (4.1.A.2a)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear boot floor surface corroded.

Windscreen delaminating at base.

Pass 22 Jan 2013 59,059 miles

Both rear chassis rails surface corroded.

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear boot floor surface corroded.

Windscreen delaminating at base.

Pass 18 Nov 2011 58,815 miles

Beam pattern weak right front headlamp

Both fronnt brake discs corroded

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Rear axle carrier and hub mounts surface corrosion

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

Pass 3 Nov 2009 53,870 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2008 42,318 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Non obligatory mirror damaged

offside front wiper slightly split

Pass 16 Jun 2007 30,572 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 16 Jun 2007 30,558 miles

Nearside Front Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a) DANGEROUS

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 4 May 2006 28,146 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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M258 MLJ is a 1995 Suzuki Swift in Orange with a 993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 M258 MLJ, 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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M258 MLJ is a 1995 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 25 May 1995.

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