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N778 CTJ

1996 Suzuki Swift

Green Petrol 993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Dec 2016
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

69,097 mi
Last recorded69,097 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2015
Typical for 1996 Suzuki Swift60,134 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN778 CTJ
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine993cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2015 69,097 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

all metal brake pipes showing signs of corrosion

Pass 10 Jun 2014 67,724 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

front brake pipes to flexi hoses are corroding at both sides.

Pass 12 Jun 2013 65,767 miles

Both front brake discs slightly corroded

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Near side rear metal fuel pipe corroded

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Pass 29 May 2012 63,081 miles

Nearside Front 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)

Oil leak

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

front registration plate damaged

rear fuel pipe corroded

Fail 29 May 2012 63,081 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Offside rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)

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

Nearside Front 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)

Oil leak

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

exhaust cat & centre section corroded

front registration plate damaged

rear fuel pipe corroded

Pass 8 Jun 2011 59,709 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

both rear tyres cracked and perished

Pass 11 Jun 2010 55,069 miles

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

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

front number plate is damaged

rear wiper blade is torn

Pass 2 Jun 2009 50,536 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2008 47,491 miles

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

both rear tyres are cracked on the tread surface

Pass 11 Jun 2007 42,954 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2006 37,791 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2006 37,791 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

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

oil leak

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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N778 CTJ is a 1996 Suzuki Swift in Green with a 993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 N778 CTJ, 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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N778 CTJ is a 1996 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 21 June 1996.

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