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M208 NVP

1995 Suzuki Swift

Red Petrol 993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Nov 2012
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

97,750 mi
Last recorded97,750 miles
Recorded on16 Nov 2011
Typical for 1995 Suzuki Swift62,011 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM208 NVP
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year1995
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine993cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Nov 2011 97,750 miles

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

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

rear wiper split

slight play in n/s/f tie rod

Fail 12 Nov 2011 97,704 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer missing (7.2.4c)

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

Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

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

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

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

rear wiper split

slight play in n/s/f tie rod

Pass 11 Nov 2010 92,371 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

o/s/f mirror glass cracked

Fail 11 Nov 2010 92,371 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

o/s/f mirror glass cracked

Pass 7 Nov 2009 87,931 miles

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

fuel filter corroded

Pass 28 Oct 2008 83,431 miles

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

Pass 20 Oct 2007 81,763 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2007 81,763 miles

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

Pass 13 Nov 2006 80,758 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2005 78,045 miles

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

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

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

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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M208 NVP is a 1995 Suzuki Swift in Red with a 993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 M208 NVP, 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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M208 NVP is a 1995 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 16 February 1995.

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