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M396 OHN

1994 Suzuki Swift

Blue Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jun 2018
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

55,533 mi
Last recorded55,533 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2017
Typical for 1994 Suzuki Swift60,804 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM396 OHN
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year1994
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2017 55,533 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 18 Apr 2017 55,524 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion outer wing (6.1.C.1)

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 7 Apr 2016 55,280 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

oil leak on engine

Fail 5 Feb 2016 55,277 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

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

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

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules all four (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 5 Feb 2015 54,784 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 14 Feb 2014 54,084 miles

service brake efficiency only just met.

Fail 4 Feb 2014 54,084 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Pass 6 Feb 2013 53,398 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

all suspension components and underfloor corroding

Pass 27 Jan 2012 52,720 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2011 51,923 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2011 51,920 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 9 Feb 2010 47,520 miles

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

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

front number plate slightly defaced

Pass 25 Feb 2009 45,147 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 25 Feb 2008 43,002 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2007 40,148 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2007 40,146 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 27 Feb 2006 29,879 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2006 29,879 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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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M396 OHN is a 1994 Suzuki Swift in Blue with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 M396 OHN, 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 M396 OHN registered?

M396 OHN is a 1994 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 31 August 1994.

Is M396 OHN safe to buy?

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