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M5 JVR

1995 Suzuki Swift

Blue Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Nov 2013
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

94,200 mi
Last recorded94,200 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2013
Typical for 1995 Suzuki Swift62,011 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM5 JVR
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year1995
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Fail 5 Nov 2013 94,200 miles

Nearside Front 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)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Underside very rusty, suspension components rusting, rear tyres perished, front crossmember very rusty (not prescribed area)

Pass 31 Oct 2012 93,236 miles

screen damage out of drivers view of road.front crossmember very rusty(not pa).discs rusting.brakepipes, floor,

Pass 9 Nov 2011 91,322 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2011 91,312 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

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

Bonnet rusty (doesn't catch on first latch), sills covered, brake discs worn to acceptable limit, pads 3/4 worn.

Pass 1 Nov 2010 89,002 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2010 89,002 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

chassis floor and sills all rusting (attention required soon)

Pass 27 Oct 2009 87,486 miles

OIL AT MINIMUM!!!! underside very rusty, both front tyres worn right to minimum legal limit (attention required soon)

Fail 27 Oct 2009 87,486 miles

OIL AT MINIMUM!!!! underside very rusty, both front tyres worn right to minimum legal limit (attention required soon)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 30 Oct 2008 85,412 miles

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

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

floor rusting.seat belt catch worn.

Pass 31 Oct 2007 82,774 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2007 82,774 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 23 Oct 2006 81,356 miles

frpnt of floor rusting.both front tyres aroun d3/4 worn.front discs worn.

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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M5 JVR is a 1995 Suzuki Swift in Blue with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 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 M5 JVR, 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 M5 JVR registered?

M5 JVR is a 1995 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 31 December 1995.

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