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N552 SEC

1996 Suzuki Swift

Red Petrol 993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jan 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

48,375 mi
Last recorded48,375 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2008
Typical for 1996 Suzuki Swift60,134 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN552 SEC
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine993cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2008 48,375 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2008 48,370 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 8 Jan 2007 44,510 miles

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

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

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

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

Fail 4 Jan 2006 40,105 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Pass 4 Jan 2006 40,105 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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N552 SEC is a 1996 Suzuki Swift in Red with a 993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 N552 SEC, 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 N552 SEC registered?

N552 SEC is a 1996 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 14 June 1996.

Is N552 SEC safe to buy?

The MOT history for N552 SEC shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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