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N443 VNV

1996 Suzuki Swift

Blue Petrol 993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jul 2008
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

75,105 mi
Last recorded75,105 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2007
Typical for 1996 Suzuki Swift60,134 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN443 VNV
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine993cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Jul 2007 75,105 miles

chip n/s/f headlamp

corrosion on all brake pipes

n/s/r tyre poor cndition

play in n/s/f steering rack

slight blow front exhaust pipe and poor condition

Fail 5 Jul 2007 75,103 miles

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

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

chip in n/s/f headlamp

corrosion on both front brake pipes

corrosion on both rear brake pipes

general corrosion

n/s/r tyre very poor condition

play in n/s/f steering rack

slight blow front pipe and exhaust poor condition

Pass 10 Jul 2006 73,997 miles

slight exhaust blow from cat area

stone chip in nearside headlight

Pass 6 Jul 2005 73,197 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2005 73,197 miles

Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

both front tyres perishing on sidewall

fuel cap seal slighty perishing

slighty play in nearside front suspension

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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N443 VNV is a 1996 Suzuki Swift in Blue with a 993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 N443 VNV, 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 N443 VNV registered?

N443 VNV is a 1996 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 26 June 1996.

Is N443 VNV safe to buy?

The MOT history for N443 VNV shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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