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N630 JEH

1996 Suzuki Swift

White Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Oct 2013
Tests14 (7 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

88,622 mi
Last recorded88,622 miles
Recorded on19 Oct 2012
Typical for 1996 Suzuki Swift60,134 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN630 JEH
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

7 pass 7 fail
Pass 19 Oct 2012 88,622 miles

Oil leak

under body corrosion

Fail 16 Oct 2012 88,497 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Oil leak

under body corrosion

Pass 10 Jun 2011 78,000 miles

advise radiator leaking

Fail 7 Jun 2011 77,918 miles

Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

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

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

advise radiator leaking

Fail 24 May 2010 67,974 miles

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 24 May 2010 67,974 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Fail 31 Mar 2010 67,965 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint is excessively worn (2.5.C.1b)

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

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

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

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

Oil leak

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Pass 20 Mar 2009 65,603 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Mar 2008 53,933 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2008 53,933 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Mar 2007 49,048 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2007 49,048 miles

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

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

all flexi brake hose ferrules corroded

both front and offside rear meatal brake pipes corroded

engine misfire

major oil leak from engine

vehicle corroded in many areas on underside

Pass 24 Mar 2006 42,808 miles

Engine oil leak

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

Fail 17 Mar 2006 42,526 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.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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N630 JEH is a 1996 Suzuki Swift in White with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 N630 JEH, 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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N630 JEH is a 1996 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 29 March 1996.

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