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N292 JWR

1996 Suzuki Swift

Blue Petrol 993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Dec 2022
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

73,847 mi
Last recorded73,847 miles
Recorded on13 Dec 2021
Typical for 1996 Suzuki Swift60,134 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN292 JWR
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine993cc

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 13 Dec 2021 73,847 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

nearside front floor weak due to corrosion

Pass 27 Nov 2020 71,645 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both sides corroding (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced floor pan (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge also perishing (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Nov 2019 70,263 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge seriously perished inner sidewall (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge perished (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated perished (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front tyre becoming low on tread

Pass 30 Nov 2018 67,953 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front tyre perished ; heavily on inner sidewall

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Outer cv gaiter perished/deteriorated

Pass 8 Dec 2017 65,631 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 7 Dec 2017 65,631 miles

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

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

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

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 29 Nov 2016 62,797 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated o/s and n/s flexi (3.6.B.4d)

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement o/s and n/s rear bushes split [movement becoming excessive] (2.4.G.2)

Front o/s outer cv gaiter worn

Nearside Front brake shows a slight bind

Nearside Rear tyre shows uneven wear on outer edge

Offside Rear tyre perished on inner side wall

hub caps fitted; wheel retainers not checked

Fail 23 Nov 2016 62,751 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear section (7.1.2)

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

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated o/s and n/s flexi (3.6.B.4d)

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement o/s and n/s rear bushes split [movement becoming excessive] (2.4.G.2)

Front o/s outer cv gaiter worn

Nearside Front brake shows a slight bind

Nearside Rear tyre shows uneven wear on outer edge

Offside Rear tyre perished on inner side wall

hub caps fitted; wheel retainers not checked

Pass 2 Dec 2015 60,282 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2014 58,238 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2013 55,598 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2013 55,598 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 20 Nov 2012 53,454 miles

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Fail 20 Nov 2012 53,454 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Pass 6 Dec 2011 51,112 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2011 50,992 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Pass 1 Dec 2010 49,196 miles

n/side front tyre outer wall c racks not to core

Fail 1 Dec 2010 49,196 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

n/side front tyre outer wall c racks not to core

Pass 24 Nov 2009 47,264 miles

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

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

Fail 24 Nov 2009 47,264 miles

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

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

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

Pass 25 Nov 2008 45,219 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2008 45,219 miles

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

Pass 11 Dec 2007 43,350 miles

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

Fail 11 Dec 2007 43,350 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 22 Nov 2006 41,232 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2005 39,629 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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N292 JWR is a 1996 Suzuki Swift in Blue with a 993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

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 N292 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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N292 JWR is a 1996 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 8 February 1996.

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