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N542 CHC

1996 Suzuki Swift

Green Petrol 993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Nov 2012
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

14,419 mi
Last recorded14,419 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2011
Typical for 1996 Suzuki Swift60,134 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN542 CHC
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine993cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2011 14,419 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2011 14,417 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Position lamp switch faulty (1.1.A.1)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 19 Nov 2010 5,066 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2009 96,574 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2009 96,574 miles

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

Pass 21 Nov 2008 88,033 miles

advanced underbody corrosion

Fail 17 Nov 2008 97,984 miles

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

advanced underbody corrosion

Pass 20 Nov 2007 84,294 miles

Advanced corrosion both rear inner sills

Front brake hoses corroded on swaged ends

Rear end front to rear brake pipes corroded

Slight exhaust blow front pipe

Pass 26 Jul 2006 79,023 miles

ADVANCED CORROSION REAR INNNER SILLS

FRONT BRAKE DISCS GENERALLY WORN. BRAKES DRAG SLIGHTLY

OFFSIDE REAR TYRE TREAD WORN LOW, NAIL IN TYRE, REINNFLATED FOR PURPOSE OF TEST

UNDERCAR BRAKE PIPES CORRODED, REAR SECTIONS ADVANCED CORROSION

Pass 26 Jul 2005 70,724 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2005 70,724 miles

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Front brake discs generally corroded. Front brakes drag slightly

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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N542 CHC is a 1996 Suzuki Swift in Green with a 993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 N542 CHC, 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 N542 CHC registered?

N542 CHC is a 1996 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 19 June 1996.

Is N542 CHC safe to buy?

The MOT history for N542 CHC shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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