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N785 OUF

1996 Suzuki Swift

Red Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Sep 2013
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

95,109 mi
Last recorded95,109 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2012
Typical for 1996 Suzuki Swift60,134 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN785 OUF
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2012 95,109 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2011 88,837 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2011 88,837 miles

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

Pass 14 Apr 2010 83,507 miles

Bad corrosion to offside outer sill to floor sections.

Corrosion to centre section of nearside outer sill to floor.

Pass 8 Apr 2009 77,958 miles

front and rear suspension corroded slightly.

fuel pipes at rear by tank corroded.

Fail 8 Apr 2009 77,950 miles

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

front and rear suspension corroded slightly.

fuel pipes at rear by tank corroded.

Pass 22 Apr 2008 72,372 miles

n/s front brake pipe corroded

o/s & n/s front brake hose furrells badly coroded

o/s & n/s rear chassis legs corroded

o/s/front tyre tread depth low on edge

unable to fully check n/s/rear seat belt with child seat fitted

Pass 23 Apr 2007 67,302 miles

Both front to rear brake pipes at rear end are corroded to thr limit.

Both front tyres are worn close to the legal limit.

Front brake pads are wearing low.

Pass 2 May 2006 63,091 miles
Fail 2 May 2006 63,091 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3) DANGEROUS

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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N785 OUF is a 1996 Suzuki Swift in Red with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 N785 OUF, 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 N785 OUF registered?

N785 OUF is a 1996 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 10 July 1996.

Is N785 OUF safe to buy?

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