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M696 VCH

1995 Suzuki Swift

Blue Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Oct 2016
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

67,782 mi
Last recorded67,782 miles
Recorded on5 Oct 2015
Typical for 1995 Suzuki Swift62,011 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM696 VCH
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year1995
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Oct 2015 67,782 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear next to fuel filler neck (3.6.B.2c)

Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened both front (2.4.G.1)

both rear tyres starting to crack

nail in nearside front tyre

Fail 1 Oct 2015 67,725 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear next to fuel filler neck (3.6.B.2c)

Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened both front (2.4.G.1)

both rear tyres starting to crack

nail in nearside front tyre

Pass 7 Oct 2014 65,602 miles

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

nearside rear tyre starting to crack

Fail 6 Oct 2014 65,591 miles

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

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

nearside rear tyre starting to crack

Pass 11 Oct 2013 60,241 miles

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

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Oil leak

slight noise from both rear wheel bearings

Fail 7 Oct 2013 53,444 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

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

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Oil leak

slight noise from both rear wheel bearings

Pass 8 Oct 2012 53,444 miles

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

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

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

Fail 3 Oct 2012 53,378 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

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

Pass 5 Oct 2011 51,203 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2010 49,985 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2009 48,592 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2008 46,876 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2008 46,869 miles

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 25 Sep 2007 45,087 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2006 42,808 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Upper Seat belt adjustment fitting badly deteriorated (5.2.3)

Pass 28 Sep 2006 42,808 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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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M696 VCH is a 1995 Suzuki Swift in Blue with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 M696 VCH, 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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M696 VCH is a 1995 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 4 April 1995.

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