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N636 OUS

1996 Suzuki Swift

Black Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Oct 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

34,237 mi
Last recorded34,237 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2008
Typical for 1996 Suzuki Swift60,134 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN636 OUS
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2008 34,237 miles

front crossmember corroded and holed

horn sounds slightly rough

nearside front metal brake pipe at flexible hose corroding

offside front metal brake pipe at flexible hose corroding

rear nearside metal brake pipe corroding

rear offside metal brake pipe corroding

rear offside tyre worn t approximately 2.5mm

rear panel at nearside corroded and holed

rear registration plate showing signs of deterioration

secondary bonnet catch inoperative

Fail 8 Oct 2008 34,237 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

front crossmember corroded and holed

horn sounds slightly rough

nearside front metal brake pipe at flexible hose corroding

offside front metal brake pipe at flexible hose corroding

rear nearside metal brake pipe corroding

rear offside metal brake pipe corroding

rear offside tyre worn t approximately 2.5mm

rear panel at nearside corroded and holed

rear registration plate showing signs of deterioration

secondary bonnet catch inoperative

Pass 2 Oct 2007 28,346 miles

fuel pipes at rear showing signs of corrosion

nearside mirror glass insecure

nearside outer sill showing signs of corrosion and in relatively poor condition

Pass 4 Oct 2006 22,798 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2006 22,798 miles

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

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

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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N636 OUS is a 1996 Suzuki Swift in Black with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 N636 OUS, 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 N636 OUS registered?

N636 OUS is a 1996 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 1 April 1996.

Is N636 OUS safe to buy?

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