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N659 REP

1995 Suzuki Swift

Red Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 May 2016
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

6,498 mi
Last recorded6,498 miles
Recorded on4 May 2016
Typical for 1995 Suzuki Swift62,011 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN659 REP
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year1995
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Fail 4 May 2016 6,498 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill by anti roll bar (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Front Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill and slightly inner (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill by lower arm mounting (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill near anti roll bar (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

bad oil leak

fuel pipes rusty

os ns inner sills very rusty and outer

osr nsr chassie rails very rusty

underside of vehicle rusty and flakeing in areas

Pass 5 May 2015 99,920 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak

corrosion on under side of vehicle

front brake pads are getting low

Fail 1 May 2015 99,915 miles

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

Nearside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak

corrosion on under side of vehicle

front brake pads are getting low

Pass 12 May 2014 93,147 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

Fail 8 May 2014 93,098 miles

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 10 May 2013 87,431 miles

corrosion on outer sills

inlet manifold breather leaking oil

Fail 9 May 2013 87,431 miles

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

corrosion on outer sills

inlet manifold breather leaking oil

Pass 9 May 2012 84,125 miles

Oil leak

rear silencer heat shield loose

Fail 9 May 2012 84,152 miles

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2) DANGEROUS

Oil leak

rear silencer heat shield loose

Pass 4 May 2011 81,643 miles

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

slight noise from passenger side rear wheel bearings

Pass 6 May 2010 78,947 miles
Fail 5 May 2010 78,947 miles

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

Pass 11 May 2009 72,646 miles
Pass 7 May 2008 65,507 miles

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

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

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

o/s front tyre wearing on inside edge

Pass 10 May 2007 60,272 miles

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

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

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

Pass 5 May 2006 54,428 miles

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

offside outer sill slight damage caused by what appears to be jacking

oil leak

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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N659 REP is a 1995 Suzuki Swift in Red with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

Across all 1995 Suzuki Swift models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.3% with a typical mileage of 62,011 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 N659 REP, 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 31 years old, this Suzuki Swift is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was N659 REP registered?

N659 REP is a 1995 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 29 September 1995.

Is N659 REP safe to buy?

The MOT history for N659 REP shows 16 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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