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N854 MNJ

1996 Suzuki Swift

Blue Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Sep 2020
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

83,397 mi
Last recorded83,397 miles
Recorded on21 Jun 2021
Typical for 1996 Suzuki Swift60,134 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN854 MNJ
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Fail 21 Jun 2021 83,397 miles

Nearside Front Power steering component leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced floor (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Sep 2019 81,133 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 22 Aug 2018 79,425 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Lower Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Inner Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Fail 20 Aug 2018 79,418 miles

Nearside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Lower Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Inner Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 8 Aug 2017 78,553 miles

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

Offside Front Brake has slight restricted movement

Offside Front Corrosion to floor pan

Pass 15 Aug 2016 77,590 miles

Offside Front Floor pan corroded

Pass 24 Aug 2015 77,027 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2014 76,172 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2013 74,111 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2012 72,595 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2011 70,876 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Rear view mirror becoming lose

Pass 19 Aug 2010 69,110 miles

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

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

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

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

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

steering rack has a slight seepage of oil

Fail 13 Aug 2010 69,705 miles

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

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

Pass 17 Aug 2009 66,637 miles

Nearside Front Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Offside Front Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Fail 18 Aug 2008 64,519 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

nearside sill surface corrosion

Pass 18 Aug 2008 64,519 miles

nearside sill surface corrosion

Pass 20 Aug 2007 63,063 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2006 61,140 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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N854 MNJ is a 1996 Suzuki Swift in Blue with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 N854 MNJ, 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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N854 MNJ is a 1996 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 20 February 1996.

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The MOT history for N854 MNJ shows 18 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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