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N748 SPR

1996 Suzuki Swift

Green Petrol 993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Feb 2022
Tests27 (16 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate59.3%

Mileage

30,622 mi
Last recorded30,622 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2022
Typical for 1996 Suzuki Swift60,134 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN748 SPR
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine993cc

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MOT History

16 pass 11 fail
Fail 26 Jan 2022 30,622 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front corrosion in offside front panel behind bumper

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 14 Jan 2021 27,641 miles

surface corrosion to vehicle

Fail 14 Jan 2021 27,641 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

surface corrosion to vehicle

Pass 24 Jan 2020 25,560 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 23 Jan 2020 25,559 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced jacking point (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Jan 2019 22,320 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

surface corrosion to underside of body

Pass 15 Jan 2018 18,779 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2018 18,779 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Jan 2017 15,211 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2017 15,211 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner arch (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded floor pan (5.2.6)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Nearside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings rack end (2.2.B.1h) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings rack end (2.2.B.1h) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 Feb 2016 11,374 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Steering rack inner joint has slight play

Pass 30 Jan 2015 7,746 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 22 Jan 2014 3,492 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2014 3,492 miles

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

Pass 1 Feb 2013 99,395 miles

Slight wear in n/s track rod end. o/s outer sill corroded.

Pass 14 Jan 2012 95,020 miles

oil leak cambelt area

Fail 14 Jan 2012 95,012 miles

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

oil leak cambelt area

Pass 11 Feb 2011 91,642 miles

front brake pads low

oil leak cambelt area

Fail 8 Feb 2011 91,642 miles

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

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

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

front brake pads low

oil leak cambelt area

Pass 16 Feb 2010 88,145 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2010 88,145 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 25 Feb 2009 84,562 miles

o/s/r tyre on 2mm.

Fail 25 Feb 2009 84,562 miles

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

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

o/s/r tyre on 2mm.

Pass 18 Feb 2008 81,151 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

front brake hoses firrules rusty

Fail 18 Feb 2008 81,151 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

front brake hoses firrules rusty

Pass 26 Feb 2007 77,249 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2006 73,129 miles

chip in n/s section of windscren

n/s/f floor pan corroded/not holed\

n/s/r tyre perishing on inner side wall

o/s/f floor pan corroded/not holed\

o/s/r tyre perishing on side wall

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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N748 SPR is a 1996 Suzuki Swift in Green with a 993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.3%.

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 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 N748 SPR, 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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N748 SPR is a 1996 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 29 March 1996.

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