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M738 VYA

1995 Suzuki Swift

Red Petrol 993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Feb 2009
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

876,396 mi
Last recorded876,396 miles
Recorded on31 Jan 2009
Typical for 1995 Suzuki Swift62,011 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM738 VYA
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year1995
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine993cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Fail 31 Jan 2009 876,396 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

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

Oil leak

front discs poor condition

n/s and o/s front wishbone pan bushes poor condition

n/s and o/s rear chassis rails poor condition

o/s front metal brake pipe slight coroded

rear susension arms n/s and o/s very rusty condition

slight play in n/s and o/s front inner rack joints

Pass 7 Feb 2008 82,641 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 6 Feb 2007 79,095 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front number plate deteriated

slight play in steering rack

Pass 27 Feb 2006 74,323 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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M738 VYA is a 1995 Suzuki Swift in Red with a 993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 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 M738 VYA, 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 M738 VYA registered?

M738 VYA is a 1995 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 27 February 1995.

Is M738 VYA safe to buy?

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