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N42 TPK

1996 Suzuki Swift

Red Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Mar 2009
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

13,005 mi
Last recorded13,005 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2008
Typical for 1996 Suzuki Swift60,134 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN42 TPK
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2008 13,005 miles

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

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

Fail 26 Feb 2008 13,005 miles

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

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

Pass 21 Feb 2007 8,028 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2007 8,028 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Nearside Front Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

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

1 of 2 o/s/rear side lights not working

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

corrosion on metal brake pipes front to rear unable to fully inspect due to fuel tank blocking view

o/s/rear stop lamp dim (side light not working)

Pass 14 Mar 2006 3,659 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2006 3,659 miles

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

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

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

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

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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N42 TPK is a 1996 Suzuki Swift in Red with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 N42 TPK, 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 N42 TPK registered?

N42 TPK is a 1996 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 18 March 1996.

Is N42 TPK safe to buy?

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