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N691 GBW

1996 Suzuki Swift

Blue Petrol 993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Feb 2019
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

42,194 mi
Last recorded42,194 miles
Recorded on17 Jan 2018
Typical for 1996 Suzuki Swift60,134 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN691 GBW
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine993cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Jan 2018 42,194 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nearside Rear tyre perished in tread

Offside Front tyre perished in tread

Offside Rear tyre perished in tread

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Oil leak ()

fuel cap seal lightly perished

slight inter action in nearside and offside rear lights

undertrays fitted

Fail 16 Jan 2018 42,194 miles

Front front parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

Offside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded within 30 cm of rear suspension arm mounting area (2.4.A.3)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nearside Rear tyre perished in tread

Offside Front tyre perished in tread

Offside Rear tyre perished in tread

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Oil leak ()

fuel cap seal lightly perished

slight inter action in nearside and offside rear lights

undertrays fitted

Pass 2 Feb 2017 41,795 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp and offside (1.1.A.3f)

Oil leak ()

Fail 31 Jan 2017 41,783 miles

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp and offside (1.1.A.3f)

Oil leak ()

Pass 28 Jan 2016 41,326 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on wear bars and perished (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front tyre lightly perishing

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on wear bars and heavily perished (4.1.E.1)

nail in offside rear tyre

oil leak

Fail 5 Feb 2015 40,788 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 5 Feb 2015 40,788 miles

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 Feb 2014 40,236 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

both rear tyres have surface cracks in sidewalls

Fail 11 Feb 2014 40,249 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

both rear tyres have surface cracks in sidewalls

Pass 30 Jan 2013 39,635 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2012 39,032 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2011 38,253 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 4 Feb 2011 38,253 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2010 37,421 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2009 36,548 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2008 35,393 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 4 Feb 2008 35,393 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2007 34,192 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2006 32,735 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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N691 GBW is a 1996 Suzuki Swift in Blue with a 993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 N691 GBW, 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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N691 GBW is a 1996 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 13 February 1996.

Is N691 GBW safe to buy?

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