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N283 NBV

1996 Suzuki Swift

Green Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 May 2017
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

63,669 mi
Last recorded63,669 miles
Recorded on20 May 2016
Typical for 1996 Suzuki Swift60,134 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN283 NBV
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 May 2016 63,669 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

corrosion to under side

Fail 20 May 2016 63,669 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

corrosion to under side

Pass 22 May 2015 62,290 miles
Pass 17 May 2014 60,896 miles

minor corrosion on rear underside chassis of vehicle

Pass 1 Jun 2013 58,814 miles

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

rear petrol pipes rusted

Fail 1 Jun 2013 58,814 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

rear petrol pipes rusted

Pass 29 Jun 2012 57,072 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2011 54,504 miles
Pass 5 May 2010 52,653 miles
Fail 4 May 2010 52,653 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 25 Apr 2009 51,616 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Pass 18 Apr 2008 49,149 miles

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

offside front tyre starting too perish.

offside rear tyre starting too perish.

Pass 29 Mar 2007 45,706 miles

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

Spare tyre defective

o/s/f tyre starting to perish on tread.

Pass 17 Feb 2006 42,416 miles

o/s/f,o/s/r and n/s/r tyres perished

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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N283 NBV is a 1996 Suzuki Swift in Green with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 N283 NBV, 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 N283 NBV registered?

N283 NBV is a 1996 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 28 June 1996.

Is N283 NBV safe to buy?

The MOT history for N283 NBV shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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