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N291 JWR

1996 Suzuki Swift

Blue Petrol 993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Nov 2019
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

60,125 mi
Last recorded60,125 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2019
Typical for 1996 Suzuki Swift60,134 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN291 JWR
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine993cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Fail 13 Nov 2019 60,125 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill by front seat belt (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill by front seat belt (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

rear suspension corroded

Pass 23 Nov 2018 59,611 miles

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Other passenger door catch deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed Door wont open (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Rear suspension rusty

Fail 22 Nov 2018 59,609 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Other passenger door catch deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed Door wont open (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Rear suspension rusty

Pass 28 Nov 2017 58,839 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2017 58,839 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 3 Jan 2017 57,977 miles

offside outer sill has surface corrosion

Fail 3 Jan 2017 57,976 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

offside outer sill has surface corrosion

Pass 4 Jan 2016 57,110 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 2 Feb 2015 56,126 miles

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

Pass 29 Jan 2014 55,113 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2014 55,113 miles

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

wiper blades poor

Pass 28 Jan 2013 54,396 miles

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

osr wheel bearing noisy

Pass 9 Feb 2012 53,707 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2011 52,943 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2010 52,183 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2010 52,183 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

Pass 21 Jan 2009 51,422 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2009 51,422 miles

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 22 Jan 2008 50,663 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2007 49,804 miles

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

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

Offside 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)

nail in o/side rear tyre

Pass 17 Jan 2006 48,910 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2006 48,910 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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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N291 JWR is a 1996 Suzuki Swift in Blue with a 993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 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 N291 JWR, 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 N291 JWR registered?

N291 JWR is a 1996 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 8 February 1996.

Is N291 JWR safe to buy?

The MOT history for N291 JWR shows 22 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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