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N295 JWR

1996 Suzuki Swift

Blue Petrol 993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Mar 2020
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

97,104 mi
Last recorded97,104 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2019
Typical for 1996 Suzuki Swift60,134 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN295 JWR
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine993cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2019 97,104 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

rear exhaust rubber broken

Fail 9 Feb 2019 97,063 miles

Offside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced front and rear of sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

rear exhaust rubber broken

Pass 5 Mar 2018 96,095 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2018 96,082 miles

Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill as marked (6.1.B.2)

Pass 27 Feb 2017 93,661 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion floor (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion floor (6.1.B.2)

Pass 18 Feb 2016 91,213 miles

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

Offside Front floor slight corrosion

sump porous and leaking oil

Pass 2 Mar 2015 89,059 miles

sump slightly porous

Pass 4 Mar 2014 86,933 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2014 86,824 miles

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

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

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

Pass 4 Feb 2013 84,257 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2012 80,957 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2011 77,684 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Mar 2010 74,264 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Feb 2009 70,502 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2009 70,502 miles

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

Pass 28 Feb 2008 67,144 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2007 64,370 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Jan 2006 60,286 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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N295 JWR is a 1996 Suzuki Swift in Blue with a 993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 N295 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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N295 JWR is a 1996 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 22 February 1996.

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