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N54 CHC

1996 Suzuki Swift

Green Petrol 993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 May 2012
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

6,724 mi
Last recorded6,724 miles
Recorded on13 May 2011
Typical for 1996 Suzuki Swift60,134 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN54 CHC
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine993cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 May 2011 6,724 miles
Fail 10 May 2011 6,686 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

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

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 24 May 2010 99,757 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Pass 17 Jun 2009 91,726 miles

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

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 4 Sep 2008 87,980 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2008 87,980 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre incorrectly seated on the wheel rim (4.1.D.1d)

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

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

Pass 5 Sep 2007 81,575 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2007 81,575 miles

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

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

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

both rear tyres are starting to perish

Pass 1 Sep 2006 74,010 miles

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

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

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

Pass 5 Sep 2005 67,731 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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N54 CHC is a 1996 Suzuki Swift in Green with a 993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 N54 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 N54 CHC registered?

N54 CHC is a 1996 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 29 March 1996.

Is N54 CHC safe to buy?

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