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N48 FWB

1996 Suzuki Swift

White Petrol 993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Nov 2012
Tests12 (6 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

8,841 mi
Last recorded8,841 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2011
Typical for 1996 Suzuki Swift60,134 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN48 FWB
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine993cc

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MOT History

6 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2011 8,841 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Slight corrosion on offside sill

Washer jets partially blocked

Fail 27 Sep 2011 8,556 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

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

Both rear brake pipes from flexis to drums starting to corrode

Front cross member corroded

Nearside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Nearside door mirror damaged

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 25 Oct 2010 3,446 miles

both rear metal brake pipes in poor surface condition

Fail 25 Oct 2010 3,446 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

both rear metal brake pipes in poor surface condition

Pass 30 Sep 2009 99,739 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2009 99,739 miles

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

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

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

corrosion on floors borderline.

Pass 5 Aug 2008 92,962 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2008 92,962 miles

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

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 20 Jul 2007 87,621 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2007 87,621 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

front discs worn

lots of handbrake travel

Pass 24 Jul 2006 83,035 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2006 80,305 miles

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

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

n/s/r tyre heavily perished

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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N48 FWB is a 1996 Suzuki Swift in White with a 993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 N48 FWB, 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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N48 FWB is a 1996 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 1 July 1996.

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