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N485 VPA

1996 Suzuki Swift

Green Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 May 2016
Tests10 (10 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

44,205 mi
Last recorded44,205 miles
Recorded on14 May 2015
Typical for 1996 Suzuki Swift60,134 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN485 VPA
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

10 pass
Pass 14 May 2015 44,205 miles
Pass 14 May 2014 42,411 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Oil leak

Pass 28 May 2013 40,664 miles
Pass 23 May 2012 39,180 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

n/s/r tyre has small age cracks in outer side walls

Pass 17 May 2011 36,928 miles
Pass 26 May 2010 35,358 miles

Front bumper insecure

Pass 28 May 2009 33,144 miles
Pass 27 May 2008 30,900 miles
Pass 18 May 2007 29,009 miles
Pass 25 May 2006 27,115 miles

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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N485 VPA is a 1996 Suzuki Swift in Green with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 N485 VPA, 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 N485 VPA registered?

N485 VPA is a 1996 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 7 June 1996.

Is N485 VPA safe to buy?

The MOT history for N485 VPA shows 10 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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