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N561 MGO

1996 Suzuki Swift

Blue Petrol 993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jan 2016
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

2,224 mi
Last recorded2,224 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2015
Typical for 1996 Suzuki Swift60,134 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN561 MGO
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine993cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2015 2,224 miles

Inner steering rack joints worn.

Major oil leak.

Offside rear tyre perished and wearing low.

Slight interaction on rear sidelights.

Pass 14 Jan 2014 91,070 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 11 Jan 2014 91,070 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Outer Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 30 Jan 2013 81,978 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 23 Jan 2013 81,972 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 27 Jan 2012 76,685 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2011 66,360 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Jan 2010 65,479 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2008 53,063 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2008 53,063 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Pass 4 Apr 2007 48,072 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2006 41,403 miles

Rear wheel bearing (2.6.1)

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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N561 MGO is a 1996 Suzuki Swift in Blue with a 993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 N561 MGO, 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 N561 MGO registered?

N561 MGO is a 1996 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 30 April 1996.

Is N561 MGO safe to buy?

The MOT history for N561 MGO shows 12 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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