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N542 GWU

1996 Suzuki Swift

Blue Petrol 993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Dec 2009
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

70,163 mi
Last recorded70,163 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2008
Typical for 1996 Suzuki Swift60,134 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN542 GWU
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine993cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2008 70,163 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2008 70,163 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 11 Dec 2007 67,543 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2007 67,541 miles

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

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

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

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 1 Dec 2006 64,714 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2006 64,714 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

front number plate cracked

Pass 16 Dec 2005 55,143 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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N542 GWU is a 1996 Suzuki Swift in Blue with a 993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 GWU, 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 N542 GWU registered?

N542 GWU is a 1996 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 5 February 1996.

Is N542 GWU safe to buy?

The MOT history for N542 GWU shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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