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N68 CHC

1996 Suzuki Swift

Green Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Oct 2013
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

31,295 mi
Last recorded31,295 miles
Recorded on12 Oct 2012
Typical for 1996 Suzuki Swift60,134 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN68 CHC
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Oct 2012 31,295 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nail in offside rear tyre

Non obligatory mirror damaged

nsf tyre cracking, but not to cords. tyre was made in 1995!!!

Fail 18 Sep 2012 31,290 miles

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

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

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

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

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

heavy corrosion to offside inner sill

heavy corrosion to outer sills

Pass 12 Aug 2011 27,427 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

corrosion to both inner sills/floors

corrosion to nearside rear outer sill

offside door mirror deteriorated

Pass 26 Jul 2010 22,512 miles

heavy corrosion to outer sills

Pass 17 Aug 2009 16,552 miles

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

Pass 9 Jul 2008 11,441 miles

corrosion nearside rear wheel arch

corrosion to both inner sills and rear panel

corrosion to offside outer sill and light corrosion to nearside outer sill

genral under vehicle surface corrosion

handbrake travel

offside front sidelight lens damaged

Fail 9 Jul 2008 11,441 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

corrosion nearside rear wheel arch

corrosion to both inner sills and rear panel

corrosion to offside outer sill and light corrosion to nearside outer sill

genral under vehicle surface corrosion

handbrake travel

offside front sidelight lens damaged

Pass 24 Jul 2007 7,445 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2006 4,219 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

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

Pass 1 Mar 2006 4,219 miles

Nearside Rear 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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N68 CHC is a 1996 Suzuki Swift in Green with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 N68 CHC, 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 N68 CHC registered?

N68 CHC is a 1996 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 19 April 1996.

Is N68 CHC safe to buy?

The MOT history for N68 CHC shows 10 tests with a 70% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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