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N531 JTC

1995 Suzuki Swift

White Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Feb 2015
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

91,168 mi
Last recorded91,168 miles
Recorded on31 Jan 2014
Typical for 1995 Suzuki Swift62,011 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN531 JTC
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year1995
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Fail 31 Jan 2014 91,168 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Outer Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Oil leak

Pass 31 Jan 2014 91,168 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 5 Feb 2013 88,595 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Mar 2011 82,067 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 20 Feb 2010 77,277 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Fail 14 Dec 2009 77,277 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Body has a projection caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Oil leak

both rear tyres deteriorated

metal brake pipes corroded

o/s/f brake discs worn / deteriorated

Pass 2 Jul 2008 71,903 miles

Oil leak

offside front wiper split at edge

Fail 28 Jun 2008 71,902 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Oil leak

offside front wiper split at edge

Pass 28 Jun 2007 66,750 miles
Pass 10 May 2006 61,455 miles

oil leak

Fail 10 May 2006 61,455 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp not in a clean condition affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

oil leak

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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N531 JTC is a 1995 Suzuki Swift in White with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

Across all 1995 Suzuki Swift models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.3% with a typical mileage of 62,011 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 N531 JTC, 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 31 years old, this Suzuki Swift is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was N531 JTC registered?

N531 JTC is a 1995 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 19 October 1995.

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