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N269 YJW

1996 Suzuki Swift

Blue Petrol 993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Feb 2014
Tests16 (8 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

110,271 mi
Last recorded110,271 miles
Recorded on15 Feb 2013
Typical for 1996 Suzuki Swift60,134 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN269 YJW
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine993cc

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MOT History

8 pass 8 fail
Pass 15 Feb 2013 110,271 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Fail 14 Feb 2013 110,271 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 17 Feb 2012 6,314 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2012 6,314 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Both front lower suspension arm rear bushes are perishing

Child seats fitted in both rear seats

OS rack end worn

OSF tyre is worn low

Radiator is leaking

Pass 15 Feb 2011 2,276 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2011 2,238 miles

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Radiator is leaking

OSF tyre close to limit

Pass 15 Feb 2010 98,196 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2010 98,196 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp flickers when tapped lightly by hand (1.2.4c)

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

N/s rear tyre outter sidewall damaged

Pass 21 Feb 2009 94,357 miles

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

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

Fail 12 Feb 2009 94,357 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear 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)

Pass 23 Feb 2008 88,640 miles

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

advise nearside outer sill starting to corrode, may soon require attetion, not yet holed.

Fail 19 Feb 2008 88,640 miles

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

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

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

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

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

advise nearside outer sill starting to corrode, may soon require attetion, not yet holed.

Pass 22 Feb 2007 83,100 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2007 83,076 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

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

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

nearside rear tyre sidewall in poor condition

offside front brake binds slightly

offside front steel brake pipe starting to rust

Pass 21 Feb 2006 79,001 miles

both front outer c.v boots cracked

offside front steel brake pipe rusty may soon require attention

offside front tyre worn close to limit on inner edge

offside headlight bracket broken but headlight secure at time of test

rear section of front to rear steel brake pipes rusty may require attention soon

rear wheel bearings starting to sound rough

slight play in nearside of steering rack

Fail 21 Feb 2006 79,001 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

both front outer c.v boots cracked

offside front steel brake pipe rusty may soon require attention

offside front tyre worn close to limit on inner edge

offside headlight bracket broken but headlight secure at time of test

rear section of front to rear steel brake pipes rusty may require attention soon

rear wheel bearings starting to sound rough

slight play in nearside of steering rack

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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N269 YJW is a 1996 Suzuki Swift in Blue with a 993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 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 N269 YJW, 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 N269 YJW registered?

N269 YJW is a 1996 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 31 January 1996.

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