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N582 OFE

1996 Suzuki Swift

Red Petrol 993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jul 2017
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

57,420 mi
Last recorded57,420 miles
Recorded on5 Jul 2016
Typical for 1996 Suzuki Swift60,134 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN582 OFE
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine993cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Jul 2016 57,420 miles

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside outer sill corroded but not considered excessive

Fail 5 Jul 2016 57,420 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside outer sill corroded but not considered excessive

Pass 2 Jul 2015 54,731 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2014 48,662 miles

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

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

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

Pass 3 Jul 2013 45,949 miles

Brake servo corroded but not excessively weakened (3.6.A.2b)

o/s outer sill corroded

Pass 11 Jun 2012 45,583 miles

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

exhaust rattle cat area

Pass 6 Jun 2011 45,131 miles

o/s rear tyre perished

Pass 1 Apr 2010 44,542 miles

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

off side rear tyre outer side wall perrished

Fail 27 Mar 2009 43,826 miles

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

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

minor scratches windsceen

o/s/r tyre cracked

Pass 27 Mar 2009 43,826 miles

minor scratches windsceen

o/s/r tyre cracked

Pass 3 Apr 2008 43,043 miles

offsid rear tyre outer side wall perished

Pass 4 Apr 2007 42,231 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2007 42,231 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

all 4 tyres getting close to limit and side walls cracked slightly

Pass 3 Apr 2006 41,247 miles

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

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

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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N582 OFE is a 1996 Suzuki Swift in Red with a 993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 N582 OFE, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was N582 OFE registered?

N582 OFE is a 1996 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 5 June 1996.

Is N582 OFE safe to buy?

The MOT history for N582 OFE shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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