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M476 DFW

1994 Suzuki Swift

Grey Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Sep 2013
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

14,450 mi
Last recorded14,450 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2012
Typical for 1994 Suzuki Swift60,804 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM476 DFW
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year1994
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2012 14,450 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2011 13,975 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

off front side wing corroded

off side front back plate corroded

Fail 13 Sep 2011 13,975 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

off front side wing corroded

off side front back plate corroded

Pass 23 Sep 2010 13,465 miles

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

Fail 22 Sep 2010 13,465 miles

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

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Pass 10 Sep 2009 12,693 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2008 11,947 miles

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

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

Fail 11 Sep 2008 11,912 miles

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

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

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

Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 19 Sep 2007 11,403 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

front cross section starting to corrode (radiator support)

Fail 18 Sep 2007 11,403 miles

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.3)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

front cross section starting to corrode (radiator support)

Pass 19 Sep 2006 11,053 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2006 11,053 miles

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

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

Centre Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

nearside door mirror insecure

offside front brake disc stone gaurd corroded

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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M476 DFW is a 1994 Suzuki Swift in Grey with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 M476 DFW, 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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M476 DFW is a 1994 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 24 October 1994.

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