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N296 XTO

1996 Suzuki Swift

Green Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Apr 2011
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

67,251 mi
Last recorded67,251 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2010
Typical for 1996 Suzuki Swift60,134 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2010 67,251 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 27 Apr 2009 59,853 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2009 59,851 miles

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

Pass 8 Apr 2008 53,106 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2008

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 17 Apr 2007 49,627 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2007 49,585 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously deteriorated, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Pass 13 Apr 2006 47,097 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2006 47,076 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

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 XTO 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 55.6%.

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 N296 XTO, 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 N296 XTO registered?

N296 XTO is a 1996 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 12 April 1996.

Is N296 XTO safe to buy?

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