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N744 NGN

1996 Suzuki Swift

Green Petrol 993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Mar 2027
Tests25 (21 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84%

Mileage

29,374 mi
Last recorded29,374 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2026
Typical for 1996 Suzuki Swift60,134 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN744 NGN
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine993cc

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MOT History

21 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2026 29,374 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Mar 2025 26,721 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 27 Apr 2024 22,877 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2023 22,821 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2022 22,356 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2021 21,767 miles

wet test

Pass 1 Jun 2020 21,309 miles

fuel cap seal perishing

Pass 10 Jun 2019 20,818 miles

fuel cap seal perishing

wet test

Fail 10 Jun 2019 20,818 miles

Offside Outer Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

fuel cap seal perishing

wet test

Pass 12 Jun 2018 20,301 miles

Offside Front slight play in o/s/f inner tie rod

fuel cap seal perishing

Pass 12 Jun 2017 19,678 miles

frt no plate discolour

slight play both strg rack arm

Pass 8 Jun 2016 19,063 miles

both rear tyres perishing

Pass 12 Jun 2015 18,422 miles

fuel cap seal perishing

slight play o/s strg rack arm

Pass 17 Jun 2014 17,825 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2014 17,823 miles

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

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 21 May 2013 17,183 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2012 16,609 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2012 16,608 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 15 Jun 2011 15,988 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2011 15,986 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Jun 2010 15,320 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2009 14,575 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2008 13,872 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Jun 2007 12,909 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Jun 2006 12,042 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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N744 NGN is a 1996 Suzuki Swift in Green with a 993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84%.

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 N744 NGN, 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 N744 NGN registered?

N744 NGN is a 1996 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 28 June 1996.

Is N744 NGN safe to buy?

The MOT history for N744 NGN shows 25 tests with a 84% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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