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N172 VTH

1996 Suzuki Swift

Red Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Dec 2015
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

90,785 mi
Last recorded90,785 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2014
Typical for 1996 Suzuki Swift60,134 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN172 VTH
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2014 90,785 miles

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

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

Fail 12 Dec 2014 90,785 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

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

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

Pass 11 Aug 2011 90,770 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

corossion visable o/s front floor not yet excessive

Pass 25 May 2010 90,760 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

unable to fully inspect o/s floor area [front],n/s+o/s rear wishbones underseal covering

Fail 24 May 2010 90,760 miles

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

Offside Front Brake back plate(s) securing device excessively deteriorated (3.5.1j)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

unable to fully inspect o/s floor area [front],n/s+o/s rear wishbones underseal covering

Pass 26 May 2009 88,530 miles
Pass 13 May 2008 81,596 miles

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

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

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

offside front inner drive shaft gaiter split

Pass 1 May 2007 74,484 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 16 May 2006 68,281 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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N172 VTH is a 1996 Suzuki Swift in Red with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

Across all 1996 Suzuki Swift models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.5% with a typical mileage of 60,134 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 N172 VTH, 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 30 years old, this Suzuki Swift is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was N172 VTH registered?

N172 VTH is a 1996 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 28 March 1996.

Is N172 VTH safe to buy?

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