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N858 LEC

1996 Suzuki Swift

Green Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jun 2016
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

37,121 mi
Last recorded37,121 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2015
Typical for 1996 Suzuki Swift60,134 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN858 LEC
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2015 37,121 miles

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

Pass 24 Apr 2014 33,538 miles

n/s rear tyre sidewall damaged

Pass 24 May 2013 29,365 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2012 27,620 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

front centre exhaust is deteriorated

o/s and n/s rear tyre walls are slightly perished

Fail 17 Apr 2012 27,620 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

front centre exhaust is deteriorated

o/s and n/s rear tyre walls are slightly perished

Pass 22 Mar 2011 26,767 miles

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

Pass 9 Apr 2010 25,603 miles

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

Fail 9 Apr 2010 25,603 miles

Brake master cylinder fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1e)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 16 Apr 2009 24,140 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2008 23,116 miles

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

Pass 24 Apr 2008 23,116 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2007 21,446 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2006 19,573 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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N858 LEC is a 1996 Suzuki Swift in Green with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 N858 LEC, 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 N858 LEC registered?

N858 LEC is a 1996 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 30 April 1996.

Is N858 LEC safe to buy?

The MOT history for N858 LEC shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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