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N577 ESP

1996 Suzuki Swift

Green Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jan 2021
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

57,410 mi
Last recorded57,410 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2019
Typical for 1996 Suzuki Swift60,134 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN577 ESP
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2019 57,410 miles

Various sill corrosion

Pass 26 Jun 2018 56,877 miles

Some evidence of corrosion

Pass 21 Jun 2017 56,219 miles

Various slight corrosion

Pass 1 Jul 2016 55,450 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2016 55,447 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded suspension arm mount (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded suspension arm mount (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Pass 1 Jul 2015 52,112 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Pass 1 Jul 2014 39,035 miles

front offside tyre worn on edges.

Fail 30 Jun 2014 39,033 miles

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

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

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

front offside tyre worn on edges.

Pass 12 Jun 2013 29,652 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 28 May 2012 20,295 miles

has various rust patches underneath of vechile

rear arches rusty

Fail 23 May 2012 20,284 miles

Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

has various rust patches underneath of vechile

rear arches rusty

Pass 7 May 2011 19,828 miles
Pass 18 May 2010 19,429 miles

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

Pass 29 May 2009 14,317 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2008 14,304 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2007 13,958 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2006 13,361 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2006 13,361 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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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N577 ESP is a 1996 Suzuki Swift in Green with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 N577 ESP, 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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N577 ESP is a 1996 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 30 May 1996.

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