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M878 PNP

1995 Suzuki Swift

Black Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jul 2017
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

73,708 mi
Last recorded73,708 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2016
Typical for 1995 Suzuki Swift62,011 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM878 PNP
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year1995
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 25 Jul 2016 73,708 miles

Nearside Front floor slightly corroded within 30cm of suspension mount

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 155/70/13 (4.1.E.1)

Pass 28 Jul 2015 60,122 miles

offside front suspension arm rear bush deteriorated slightly

oil leak

Fail 27 Jul 2015 60,120 miles

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

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

Offside Front 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)

front registration plate cracked

offside front suspension arm rear bush deteriorated slightly

oil leak

Pass 24 Jul 2014 54,184 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

Fail 23 Jul 2014 54,184 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

Pass 29 Jul 2013 47,201 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 29 Jul 2013 47,201 miles

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 27 Apr 2012 45,580 miles

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

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

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

Pass 27 Apr 2012 45,580 miles

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

Pass 15 Mar 2011 41,128 miles

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

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

Small fluid leak from offside steering rack gaiter

Underside of vehicle and all suspension components very rusty

Pass 2 Mar 2010 39,884 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2010 39,884 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

Pass 3 Mar 2009 36,576 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2009 36,576 miles

Brake master cylinder fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1e)

Brake master cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (3.6.G.1f)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 3 Mar 2008 33,021 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2008 33,021 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 2 Mar 2007 24,267 miles

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

Pass 2 Mar 2006 16,488 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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M878 PNP is a 1995 Suzuki Swift in Black with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 M878 PNP, 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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M878 PNP is a 1995 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 5 April 1995.

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