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N596 FTP

1996 Suzuki Swift

Red Petrol 993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Aug 2011
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

73,185 mi
Last recorded73,185 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2010
Typical for 1996 Suzuki Swift60,134 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN596 FTP
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine993cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2010 73,185 miles

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

front brake disc pitted and worn

Fail 30 Jul 2010 73,154 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

front brake disc pitted and worn

Pass 3 Aug 2009 71,418 miles

NEARSIDE REAR DOOR NOT OPENING FROM OUT SIDE

Fail 27 Jul 2009 71,408 miles

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

NEARSIDE REAR DOOR NOT OPENING FROM OUT SIDE

Pass 21 Jul 2008 69,485 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2007 67,426 miles

NEAR SIDE AND OFF SIDE REAR TYRES PERISHING ON OUTTER SIDE WALLS.

Pass 23 Oct 2006 62,405 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2005 54,477 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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N596 FTP is a 1996 Suzuki Swift in Red with a 993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 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 N596 FTP, 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 N596 FTP registered?

N596 FTP is a 1996 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 12 April 1996.

Is N596 FTP safe to buy?

The MOT history for N596 FTP shows 8 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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