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N142 PYJ

1995 Suzuki Swift

Red Petrol 993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Oct 2018
Tests22 (12 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

83,426 mi
Last recorded83,426 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2018
Typical for 1995 Suzuki Swift62,011 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN142 PYJ
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year1995
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine993cc

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MOT History

12 pass 10 fail
Fail 2 Oct 2018 83,426 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength component mounting point, seen through wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength component mounting point, seen through wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced front cross member (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Oct 2017 78,518 miles

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

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

Underside of vehicle has been previously welded

Pass 6 Oct 2016 77,740 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2016 77,732 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm on the inner tread band area (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded under the vehicle (2.4.A.3)

Pass 5 Oct 2015 74,899 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2015 74,890 miles

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded lower suspension arm front mounting area (2.4.A.3)

Pass 3 Oct 2014 72,666 miles

brake servo/master cylinder damp and looks to have been leaking in past .(not leaking at tirm of test)

centre exhaust joint leaking to limit.

front cross member starting to corrode.

front sec tion of exhaust in poor condition

n ear side rear chassis rail and inner sill corroding

near side front outer wing badly corroded.

windscreen chiped near limit of zone (A).

Fail 25 Sep 2014 72,625 miles

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

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

brake servo/master cylinder damp and looks to have been leaking in past .(not leaking at tirm of test)

centre exhaust joint leaking to limit.

front cross member starting to corrode.

front sec tion of exhaust in poor condition

n ear side rear chassis rail and inner sill corroding

near side front outer wing badly corroded.

windscreen chiped near limit of zone (A).

Pass 2 Oct 2013 69,932 miles

Brake master cylinder looks to have leaked at some point - ok at time of teat.

Corrosion in various places under vehicle.

Nearside front floorpan corroded thin.

Offside outer sill sounds thin in places.

Offside rear tyre nearing wear indicators.

Fail 19 Sep 2013 69,924 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Brake master cylinder looks to have leaked at some point - ok at time of teat.

Corrosion in various places under vehicle.

Nearside front floorpan corroded thin.

Offside outer sill sounds thin in places.

Offside rear tyre nearing wear indicators.

Pass 4 Oct 2012 67,610 miles

Chassis legs at rear, suspension arms and springs corroded.

General corrosion coming to underside of vehicle.

Metal brake pipes to rear hoses corroding.

signs of possible fluid leak from brake master cylinder, not leaking at time of test,

Fail 22 Sep 2012 67,601 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Chassis legs at rear, suspension arms and springs corroded.

General corrosion coming to underside of vehicle.

Metal brake pipes to rear hoses corroding.

signs of possible fluid leak from brake master cylinder, not leaking at time of test,

Pass 13 Sep 2011 65,611 miles

Both rear springs are corroded.

Offside front floor pan / chassis is corroded.

Rear chasssis is corroded.

exhaust has minor leaks on front pipe at old repairs.

Pass 16 Sep 2010 64,010 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2010 64,002 miles

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

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

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

Pass 22 Sep 2009 61,984 miles

front exhuast pipe corroded along top .

off side rear sill badly corroded.

rear chassis corroded around spring tops and cross member.

windscreen chip in zone (A) on the 10mm limit.

Fail 21 Sep 2009 61,976 miles

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

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

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

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

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

front exhuast pipe corroded along top .

off side rear sill badly corroded.

rear chassis corroded around spring tops and cross member.

windscreen chip in zone (A) on the 10mm limit.

Pass 30 Sep 2008 60,142 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2008 60,133 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 24 Sep 2007 58,151 miles

o/s & n/s front brake pipes corroded

o/s & n/s front shock absorber/ lower spring cups badly corrded

o/s & n/s rear inner sills & rear chassis legs corroded

Fail 24 Sep 2007 58,142 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

o/s & n/s front brake pipes corroded

o/s & n/s front shock absorber/ lower spring cups badly corrded

o/s & n/s rear inner sills & rear chassis legs corroded

Pass 8 Sep 2006 55,391 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing (2.6.1)

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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N142 PYJ is a 1995 Suzuki Swift in Red with a 993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 N142 PYJ, 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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N142 PYJ is a 1995 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 7 September 1995.

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