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N423 STA

1996 Suzuki Swift

Black Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Aug 2013
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

39,902 mi
Last recorded39,902 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2012
Typical for 1996 Suzuki Swift60,134 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN423 STA
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2012 39,902 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2011 38,262 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2010 34,458 miles

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

Pass 20 Jul 2009 25,487 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2008 9,883 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

Fail 25 Jun 2008 8,670 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Steering system excessively rough (2.2.D.1)

Steering system excessively tight (2.2.D.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 1 Jun 2007 90,140 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2007 90,140 miles

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

Fail 1 Jul 2006 83,417 miles

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

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 1 Jul 2006 83,417 miles

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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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N423 STA is a 1996 Suzuki Swift in Black with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 N423 STA, 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 N423 STA registered?

N423 STA is a 1996 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 14 March 1996.

Is N423 STA safe to buy?

The MOT history for N423 STA shows 10 tests with a 70% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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