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M914 OWN

1995 Suzuki Swift

Blue Petrol 993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Sep 2016
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

69,386 mi
Last recorded69,386 miles
Recorded on14 Sep 2016
Typical for 1995 Suzuki Swift62,011 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM914 OWN
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year1995
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine993cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Fail 14 Sep 2016 69,386 miles

Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded both sides (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

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

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

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

near side rear tyre side wall cracked

rear number plate detreated

Pass 9 Sep 2015 67,678 miles

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

near side rear tyre cracked on side wall

Fail 8 Sep 2015 67,671 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

near side rear tyre cracked on side wall

Pass 18 Sep 2014 66,732 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2014 66,728 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Pass 30 Sep 2013 63,456 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2013 63,448 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Pass 14 Sep 2012 61,370 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 15 Apr 2011 59,191 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2011 59,191 miles

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

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 17 Mar 2010 57,200 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2010 57,200 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 6 Mar 2009 53,118 miles

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)

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

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

both rear tyres slighty deterioated

front ferrels corroded

rear no plate slighty deterioated

slight flakey corrosion o/s/f floor

Fail 2 Mar 2009 52,995 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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)

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

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

both rear tyres slighty deterioated

front ferrels corroded

rear no plate slighty deterioated

slight flakey corrosion o/s/f floor

Pass 13 Feb 2008 46,224 miles

flakey corrosion

o/s/r tyre cracking slightly on sidewall

slight deterioration on rear no plate

Pass 11 Jan 2007 42,163 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear 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)

Pass 6 Feb 2006 39,072 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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M914 OWN is a 1995 Suzuki Swift in Blue with a 993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 M914 OWN, 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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M914 OWN is a 1995 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 13 February 1995.

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