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N557 RLJ

1995 Suzuki Swift

White Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Nov 2019
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

58,451 mi
Last recorded58,451 miles
Recorded on16 Nov 2018
Typical for 1995 Suzuki Swift62,011 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN557 RLJ
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year1995
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Nov 2018 58,451 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

nearside front tyre tread scrubbing on outer edge

Fail 16 Nov 2018 58,451 miles

Nearside Front Hydraulic brake calliper insecurely mounted (1.1.16 (c) (i))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

nearside front tyre tread scrubbing on outer edge

Pass 17 Nov 2017 57,111 miles

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

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 17 Nov 2017 57,111 miles

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

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 9 Nov 2016 51,626 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 4 Nov 2015 45,435 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2014 39,743 miles

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

both rear tyres starting to perish slightly

Pass 30 Oct 2013 34,497 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2012 30,153 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2011 25,686 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2010 21,861 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2009 17,930 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2009 17,930 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 30 Oct 2008 17,505 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2007 16,780 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2006 16,229 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2005 16,089 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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N557 RLJ is a 1995 Suzuki Swift in White with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 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 N557 RLJ, 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 N557 RLJ registered?

N557 RLJ is a 1995 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 29 September 1995.

Is N557 RLJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for N557 RLJ shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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