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N571 DYD

1996 Suzuki Swift

Red Petrol 993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jul 2015
Tests17 (9 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate52.9%

Mileage

22,252 mi
Last recorded22,252 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2014
Typical for 1996 Suzuki Swift60,134 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN571 DYD
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine993cc

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MOT History

9 pass 8 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2014 22,252 miles

Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

front brake discs very thin and a little rusty

Fail 17 Jul 2014 22,252 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

front brake discs very thin and a little rusty

Pass 19 Jul 2013 10,620 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Pass 18 Jul 2012 974,484 miles

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

Fail 9 Jul 2012 97,479 miles

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

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

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

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

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

front tyres badly perished

Pass 18 Jul 2011 86,265 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2011 86,265 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 23 Jul 2010 77,137 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2010 77,137 miles

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

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

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

Pass 27 Jul 2009 170,414 miles

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

Fail 23 Jul 2009 170,414 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Fail 24 Jul 2008 58,778 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 24 Jul 2008 58,778 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2007 49,409 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2007 49,386 miles

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

front number plate cracked but still readable

Fail 14 Mar 2006 44,119 miles

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 14 Mar 2006 44,119 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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N571 DYD is a 1996 Suzuki Swift in Red with a 993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.9%.

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 N571 DYD, 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 N571 DYD registered?

N571 DYD is a 1996 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 18 June 1996.

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