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N794 CHE

1996 Suzuki Swift

Green Petrol 993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Dec 2014
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

590 mi
Last recorded590 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2013
Typical for 1996 Suzuki Swift60,134 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN794 CHE
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine993cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2013 590 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2013 590 miles

Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

fuel pipes corroded

rear wiper poor condition

Pass 6 Oct 2012 93,482 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2011 88,347 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2011 88,347 miles

Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

both wipers torn on ends

fuel pipes corroded at front

o/s outer boot leaking greese

Pass 6 Sep 2010 82,379 miles

front crossmember corroded.

Fail 31 Aug 2010 82,321 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

front crossmember corroded.

Pass 9 Sep 2009 77,906 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

slight wear in nearside front steering rack arm.

Fail 4 Sep 2009 77,890 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

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

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

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

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

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

slight wear in nearside front steering rack arm.

Pass 4 Sep 2008 71,558 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2008 71,556 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 Aug 2007 66,588 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2006 59,179 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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N794 CHE is a 1996 Suzuki Swift in Green with a 993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 N794 CHE, 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 N794 CHE registered?

N794 CHE is a 1996 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 31 May 1996.

Is N794 CHE safe to buy?

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