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N296 JRE

1996 Suzuki Swift

Green Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 May 2014
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

45,429 mi
Last recorded45,429 miles
Recorded on23 May 2013
Typical for 1996 Suzuki Swift60,134 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN296 JRE
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 May 2013 45,429 miles

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

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

slight underbody corrosion

Pass 23 May 2012 42,992 miles

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

slight underbody corrosion

Pass 23 May 2011 41,319 miles

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

slight underbody corrosion

Pass 7 May 2010 39,658 miles

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Nearside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

slight underbody corrosion

Pass 14 May 2009 38,007 miles

Both front brake pipes rusty

O/S mirror repaired with tape

Fail 14 May 2009 38,007 miles

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Both front brake pipes rusty

O/S mirror repaired with tape

Pass 25 Apr 2008 36,051 miles

light corrosion to underside of vehicle

Pass 26 Apr 2007 34,274 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 11 Apr 2006 31,657 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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N296 JRE is a 1996 Suzuki Swift in Green with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 N296 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was N296 JRE registered?

N296 JRE is a 1996 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 26 April 1996.

Is N296 JRE safe to buy?

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