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N530 DPU

1996 Suzuki Swift

Red Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jan 2017
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

97,621 mi
Last recorded97,621 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2017
Typical for 1996 Suzuki Swift60,134 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN530 DPU
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Fail 12 Jan 2017 97,621 miles

Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings suspension mount rear front near side (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Outer Body or chassis is damaged, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill corroded front to back (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings drivers foot well (6.1.B.2)

Offside Outer Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill corroded front to back (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 13 Jan 2016 96,382 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2015 34,973 miles

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

nearside and offside rear inner sills have slight corrosion

Pass 8 Jan 2014 92,140 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 2 Jan 2013 88,564 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2012 84,997 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2011 80,550 miles

Oil leak

all rear brake ferrulls corroded

both front outer cv boots perished

both front shocks heavly corroded

car corrodingg in variuos places

front brake pads getting down

front discs worn +corroded

front n plate seperating

o/s/f brake pipe +rear brake pipes all corroded

plastic side sills fitted

Pass 5 Jan 2010 76,613 miles

brake pipes corroding

front discs corroded

n/s/f tyre perishing

oil leak

plastic skirts fitted

Pass 13 Jan 2009 73,707 miles

n/s/r tyre tread getting down

plastic side sills fitted

car corroding in various places

Pass 8 Jan 2008 70,653 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2007 67,647 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2006 63,976 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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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N530 DPU is a 1996 Suzuki Swift in Red with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 N530 DPU, 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 N530 DPU registered?

N530 DPU is a 1996 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 30 January 1996.

Is N530 DPU safe to buy?

The MOT history for N530 DPU shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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