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N27 BAJ

1996 Suzuki Swift

Blue Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Dec 2012
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

49,450 mi
Last recorded49,450 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2011
Typical for 1996 Suzuki Swift60,134 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN27 BAJ
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2011 49,450 miles

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

n/s/r tyre side wall cracking slightly

Pass 17 Dec 2010 47,359 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2010 47,359 miles

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

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

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

all steel brake and fuel pipes corroded and most heavily coated with under body sealant

all tyre side wall showing signs of damage/wear

Pass 16 Nov 2009 42,362 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2008 37,333 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

light switich slightly faulty

Pass 2 Mar 2007 34,907 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

rear tyre sidewalls perished

Fail 2 Mar 2007 34,907 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

rear tyre sidewalls perished

Pass 3 Mar 2006 28,529 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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N27 BAJ is a 1996 Suzuki Swift in Blue with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 N27 BAJ, 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 N27 BAJ registered?

N27 BAJ is a 1996 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 31 May 1996.

Is N27 BAJ safe to buy?

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