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N850 VAU

1995 Suzuki Swift

Red Petrol 993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Apr 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

41,163 mi
Last recorded41,163 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2009
Typical for 1995 Suzuki Swift62,011 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN850 VAU
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year1995
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine993cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2009 41,163 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2009 41,163 miles

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

Pass 19 Mar 2008 37,734 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2007 34,007 miles

brake pipes starting to corrod at front and rear

Pass 18 Mar 2006 29,817 miles

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

heavy corrosion on exhaust

heavy corrosion on suspension & steering components

nearside front damaged/repaired

oil leak

rear brake increase & decrease rate on limit

rear brakes binding slightly

slight play in nearside rear top strut

Fail 17 Mar 2006 29,816 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

corrosion on steering & suspension components

heavy corrosion on exhaust

nearside front of vehicle damage repaired

oil leak

play in nearside rear top strut mount

Fail 25 Feb 2006 29,799 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

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

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

Offside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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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N850 VAU is a 1995 Suzuki Swift in Red with a 993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

Across all 1995 Suzuki Swift models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.3% with a typical mileage of 62,011 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 N850 VAU, 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 31 years old, this Suzuki Swift is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was N850 VAU registered?

N850 VAU is a 1995 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 31 August 1995.

Is N850 VAU safe to buy?

The MOT history for N850 VAU shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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