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N286 JRE

1996 Suzuki Swift

Blue Petrol 993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jun 2010
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

47,869 mi
Last recorded47,869 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2009
Typical for 1996 Suzuki Swift60,134 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN286 JRE
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine993cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2009 47,869 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

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

both front floors corroded slightley

both inner sills corroded slightley

both rear chasis corroded

o/s outer sills corroded slightley and has had repaire

Pass 12 Jun 2008 46,609 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

front n/s and o/s floors corroded slightley

n/s/f tyre has small cut in side wall not to cords

o/s/r chasis by coil spring corroded slightley

rear inner sills n/s and o/s corroded slightley

Fail 11 Jun 2008 46,609 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

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

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

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

front n/s and o/s floors corroded slightley

n/s/f tyre has small cut in side wall not to cords

o/s/r chasis by coil spring corroded slightley

rear inner sills n/s and o/s corroded slightley

Pass 11 Jul 2006 45,900 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2006 49,500 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

n/s/r tyre worn on outer edge and tyre wall beginning to perish

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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N286 JRE is a 1996 Suzuki Swift in Blue with a 993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 N286 JRE, 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 N286 JRE registered?

N286 JRE is a 1996 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 22 June 1996.

Is N286 JRE safe to buy?

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