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M550 VJL

1995 Suzuki Swift

Green Petrol 993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jun 2018
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

27,192 mi
Last recorded27,192 miles
Recorded on7 Jun 2017
Typical for 1995 Suzuki Swift62,011 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM550 VJL
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year1995
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine993cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Jun 2017 27,192 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.2.6)

Rear exhaust tail pipe heavily corroded

Fail 7 Jun 2017 27,192 miles

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.2.6)

Rear exhaust tail pipe heavily corroded

Pass 25 May 2016 26,181 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6-3mm + uneven wear (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm +NAIL in tyre (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 28 May 2015 25,462 miles

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

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

Rear exhaust is in poor condition

Pass 29 May 2014 24,139 miles

Off side front brake slight binding

Off side front tyre poor condition

Rear exhaust box and tail is in poor condition

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

Pass 14 May 2013 22,205 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 28 May 2012 21,692 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2011 20,475 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

oil leak from gearbox.

Pass 1 Jun 2011 20,475 miles

oil leak from gearbox.

Pass 27 May 2010 19,842 miles

Strongly adv, Full brake inspection, Tracking check, Spare tyre flat, Corrosion rear suspension/coil springs,inner sills, Covers over brake pipes, Oil leaks.

Pass 27 May 2009 18,977 miles

Adv, Full brake inspection, Slight oil leak, Slight play in n/s/r wheel bearing, Front number plate cracked.

Pass 12 May 2008 17,996 miles
Pass 11 May 2007 17,347 miles
Fail 11 May 2007 17,347 miles

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

Pass 17 May 2006 15,846 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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M550 VJL is a 1995 Suzuki Swift in Green with a 993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 M550 VJL, 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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What year was M550 VJL registered?

M550 VJL is a 1995 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 22 March 1995.

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