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N43 SFL

1996 Suzuki Swift

Red Petrol 993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Mar 2010
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

26,052 mi
Last recorded26,052 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2009
Typical for 1996 Suzuki Swift60,134 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN43 SFL
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine993cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Mar 2009 26,052 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2009 25,787 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 Mar 2008 13,319 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2007 316 miles

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

Pass 18 Mar 2006 86,673 miles

Nearside 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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N43 SFL is a 1996 Suzuki Swift in Red with a 993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 N43 SFL, 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 N43 SFL registered?

N43 SFL is a 1996 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 29 March 1996.

Is N43 SFL safe to buy?

The MOT history for N43 SFL shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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