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N447 BNH

1996 Suzuki Swift

Red Petrol 993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jun 2010
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

49,153 mi
Last recorded49,153 miles
Recorded on30 May 2009
Typical for 1996 Suzuki Swift60,134 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN447 BNH
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine993cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 May 2009 49,153 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Fail 27 May 2008 42,694 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Pass 27 May 2008 42,694 miles
Pass 19 May 2007 37,593 miles

both front tyres cracking

both rear inner sills corroding

exhaust front pipe cprroding

o s r trailling arm starting to corrode

Pass 12 May 2006 34,433 miles

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

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

offside front tyre starting to perish

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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N447 BNH 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 N447 BNH, 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 N447 BNH registered?

N447 BNH is a 1996 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 11 April 1996.

Is N447 BNH safe to buy?

The MOT history for N447 BNH 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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