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MOT History from tests of petrol SUZUKI SWIFTs year 1990

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mot history
Pass percent:43.57%
(The average a petrol SUZUKI SWIFT year 1990 passes without issue)
Based on:941 MOT Tests
Most common failuresNo# failures
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|102
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|85
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|71
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|70
Headlamp aim out of alignment69
Brake pipe excessively corroded66
Registration plate lamp issues66
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively64
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|32
Service brake: efficiency below requirements |3.7.B.7|30
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive |7.3.B.1a|28
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements |3.7.B.7|27
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|26
Brakes imbalanced across an axle25
Rear parking brake recording little or no effort24
Horn not working |1.6.2a|24
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2|23
Registration plate issues21
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|21
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2|19
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split |2.5.C.1a|18
Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|16
Nearside Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|16
Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split |2.5.C.1a|15
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2|14
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|14
Offside Rear fog lamp not working |1.3.2b|14
Brake hose excessively deteriorated14
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|13
Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split |2.5.C.1a|13
Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|13
Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|13
Rear brake binding13
Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened13
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|12
Brake hose has insufficient room to move12
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split |2.5.C.1a|11
Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a|11
Offside rear brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a|11
Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|11
Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a|10
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|10
Windscreen has damage10
Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated |8.2.2|10
Offside Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|9
Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2|9
Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated |2.6.1|9
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|9
Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|8
Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|8
Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|8
Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|8
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak |2.7.3|8
Offside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|8
Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image |1.2.4a|7
Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|7
Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|7
Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated |7.1.1a|7
Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|7
Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated |8.2.2|7
Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split |2.2.D.2d|7
Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|7
Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|7
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|7
Nearside Front Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|7
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working |1.3.2b|7
Offside Inner Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|7
Nearside Steering rack gaiter split |2.2.D.2d|7
Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition |7.1.4|6
Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened |2.4.G.1|6
Offside Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b|6
Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect |2.7.5|6
Nearside Rear Rear position lamp|s| adversely affected by the operation of another lamp |1.1.A.3f|6
Offside Rear Rear position lamp|s| adversely affected by the operation of another lamp |1.1.A.3f|6
Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak |2.7.3|6
Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted |3.5.1h|6
Nearside Rear Wheel nut|s| missing |4.2.A.1e|6
Rear Rear fog lamp not working |1.3.2b|6
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a|6
Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a|6
Brake hose damaged6
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|6
Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint |2.5.B.1a|6
Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted |3.5.1h|6
Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint |2.5.B.1a|6
Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement |7.2.4b|5
Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated |8.2.2|5
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b|5
Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.2.C.1h|5
Rear brake application uneven5
Offside Rear position lamp|s| adversely affected by the operation of another lamp |1.1.A.3f|5
Offside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release |5.2.5a|5
Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|5
Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split |2.5.C.1a|5
Nearside Inner Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|5
Nearside Rear position lamp|s| adversely affected by the operation of another lamp |1.1.A.3f|5
Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion |6.1.C.1|4
Emissions not tested |7.0|4
Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|4
Rear fog lamp tell tale not working |1.3.1b|4
Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened |2.4.G.1|4
Nearside Inner Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|4
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated |8.2.2|4
Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|4
Nearside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|4
Offside Rear Statutory seat belt missing |5.1.1|4
Nearside Rear position lamp|s| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance |1.1.A.3d|4
Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|4
Offside Side repeater not working |1.4.A.2c|4
Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint |2.4.G.2|4
Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|4
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel |3.1.6b|4
Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|4
Offside Front Wheel nut|s| missing |4.2.A.1e|4
Offside Front Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|4
Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted |3.5.1h|4
Nearside Rear Statutory seat belt missing |5.1.1|4
Offside Rear Wheel nut|s| missing |4.2.A.1e|4
Offside Front brake disc contaminated by oil |3.5.1h|4
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a|4
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive |7.3.B.1b|4
Nearside Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b|4
Centre Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|3
Nearside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|3
Exhaust engine idle speed too high |7.3.A.2a|3
Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|3
Nearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|3
Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|3
Nearside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release |5.2.5a|3
Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image |1.2.4a|3
Offside Rear passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. |6.2.3|3
Nearside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.2.C.1h|3
Nearside Front Wheel nut|s| missing |4.2.A.1e|3
Offside Front Direction indicator not working |1.4.A.2c|3
Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level |3.6.G.1b|3
Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated |2.6.1|3
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b|3
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2|3
Nearside Outer Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|3
Windscreen wiper blade insecure3
Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|3
Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|3
Offside Outer Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|3
Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing |3.3.A.1b|3
Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened |2.4.G.1|3
rear brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a|3
Nearside Obligatory mirror insecure |8.1.1|3
Nearside Inner Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|3
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam |1.7.5a|3
Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted |3.5.1h|3
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint |2.4.G.2|3
Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering |6.1.A.1|3
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint |2.4.G.2|3
Offside Inner Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|3
Offside Steering rack gaiter split |2.2.D.2d|3
Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush |2.4.G.2|2
Nearside Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|2
Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2|2
Nearside Rear Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|2
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a|2
Rear All position lamps not working |1.1.A.3b|2
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam |1.7.5a|2
Nearside Ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f|2
Hazard warning switch faulty |1.4.B.1d|2
Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion |6.1.C.1|2
Offside Rear coil spring fractured |2.4.C.1a|2
Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing |2.5.C.1a|2
Nearside Front constant velocity joint is insecure |2.5.C.1b|2
Nearside Inner Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|2
Offside Outer Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|2
Offside Outer Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|2
Nearside Outer Lower Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|2
Front brake application uneven2
Nearside Rear position lamp|s| excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance |1.1.A.3d|2
Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint |2.5.B.1a|2
Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|2
Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment |2.5.A.1c|2
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2|2
Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split |2.5.C.1a|2
Nearside Outer Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|2
Offside Front brake caliper has restricted free movement |3.5.1k|2
Nearside Front Headlamp insecure |1.7.3|2
Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush |2.4.G.2|2
Offside Outer Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|2
Front Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated |7.1.1a|2
Nearside Front Steering locking device missing |2.2.C.1g|2
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc |2.5.C.1a|2
Offside Front Side repeater not working |1.4.A.2c|2
Centre Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2|2
Nearside Steering locking device missing |2.2.C.1g|2
Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|2
Offside Front brake disc excessively scored |3.5.1h|2
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing |2.5.C.1a|2
Rear position lamp|s| adversely affected by the operation of another lamp |1.1.A.3f|2
Nearside Rear Inner Subframe mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired sill area (5.3.6 (a) (i))2
Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired floor pan area an holed (5.3.6 (a) (i))2
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working |4.5.1 |a| |ii||2
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play |2.1.3 |b| |i||2
Nearside Front Direction indicator not working |1.4.A.2c|2
Nearside Front Direction indicator incomplete |1.5.A1b|2
Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play |2.5.A.3c|2
Brake pipe inadequately clipped |3.6.B.1|2
Nearside Direction indicator not working |1.4.A.2c|2
Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle |6.2.B.1b|2
Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle |6.2.B.1b|2
Nearside Headlamp insecure |1.7.3|2
Nearside Front Side repeater not working |1.4.A.2c|2
Offside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect |2.7.5|2
Exhaust tailpipe not capable of allowing the emission probe to be inserted |7.3.B.1|2
Offside Inner Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|2
Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened |2.4.G.1|2
Rear brake disc excessively pitted |3.5.1h|2
Offside Headlamp insecure |1.7.3|2
Nearside Front Front position lamp|s| not in good working order |function impaired| |1.1.4a|2
Steering system excessively rough |2.2.D.1|2
Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated |7.1.1a|2
Offside Side repeater incorrect colour |1.4.A.2f|2
Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated |2.6.1|2
Nearside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped |3.6.B.1|2
Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped |3.6.B.1|2
Nearside Side repeater not working |1.4.A.2c|2
Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image |1.2.4a|2
Exhaust mounting missing |7.1.1b|2
Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly |1.4.B.1e|2
Nearside Outer Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|2
Offside Outer Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings |6.1.B.2|2
Rear Fuel hose leaking |7.2.3|2
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering |6.1.A.1|2
Offside Front Coil spring not correctly located |2.4.C.2|2
Offside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|2
Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter insecure |2.2.D.2d|2
Nearside Outer Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|2
Offside Inner Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|2
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired |2.4.A.3|2
Rear fog lamp not working |1.3.2b|2
Centre Exhaust mounting missing |7.1.1b|2
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|2
Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release |5.2.5a|2
Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint |2.5.B.1a|2
Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone `A` |8.3.1b|2
Offside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded |5.2.6|2
Nearside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened |2.4.C.3c|2
Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported |7.1.1|2

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