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N712 PUL

1996 Suzuki Swift

Blue Petrol 993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Apr 2013
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

6,184 mi
Last recorded6,184 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2012
Typical for 1996 Suzuki Swift60,134 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN712 PUL
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine993cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2012 6,184 miles

offside and nearside inner sills corroded

Pass 21 Apr 2011 99,287 miles

offside and nearside outer sills /floor corroding

Pass 23 Apr 2010 98,222 miles

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

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

Offside and nearside centre to rear floors surface corrosion.

Steering rack slight play.

Pass 30 Sep 2008 89,843 miles

Battery insecure

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

Fail 26 Sep 2008 89,843 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.4)

Exhaust tailpipe not capable of allowing the emission probe to be inserted (7.3.D.1)

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

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

Battery insecure

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

Pass 3 Oct 2007 84,771 miles

slight corrosion to bottom of n/s outer sill

Fail 4 Sep 2006 80,063 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

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

wipers starting to perrish

Pass 4 Sep 2006 80,063 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

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

wipers starting to perrish

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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N712 PUL is a 1996 Suzuki Swift in Blue with a 993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 N712 PUL, 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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What year was N712 PUL registered?

N712 PUL is a 1996 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 29 March 1996.

Is N712 PUL safe to buy?

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