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N776 XEF

1996 Suzuki Swift

Blue Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Mar 2009
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

63,252 mi
Last recorded63,252 miles
Recorded on8 Mar 2008
Typical for 1996 Suzuki Swift60,134 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN776 XEF
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Mar 2008 63,252 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2008 63,232 miles

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 16 Mar 2007 61,482 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2007 61,460 miles

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

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

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Mar 2006 58,234 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2006 58,210 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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N776 XEF is a 1996 Suzuki Swift in Blue with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 N776 XEF, 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 N776 XEF registered?

N776 XEF is a 1996 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 28 March 1996.

Is N776 XEF safe to buy?

The MOT history for N776 XEF shows 6 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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