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N649 GLX

1996 Suzuki Swift

Red Petrol 993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Mar 2017
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

95,353 mi
Last recorded95,353 miles
Recorded on8 Mar 2016
Typical for 1996 Suzuki Swift60,134 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN649 GLX
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine993cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Mar 2016 95,353 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

nearside + offside inner steering joints slightly worn

Pass 9 Oct 2014 91,520 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

advise both nearside offside outter seals corroded centre section.

Fail 9 Oct 2014 91,520 miles

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Front Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

advise both nearside offside outter seals corroded centre section.

Pass 24 Mar 2012 87,184 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2012 87,180 miles

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

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 28 Mar 2011 78,958 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2010 75,526 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2008 72,848 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2007 66,001 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2007 65,958 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

Pass 21 Mar 2006 59,303 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2006 59,303 miles

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

Pass 26 Mar 2005 52,899 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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N649 GLX is a 1996 Suzuki Swift in Red with a 993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 N649 GLX, 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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N649 GLX is a 1996 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 29 February 1996.

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