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N859 GVX

1996 Suzuki Swift

Blue Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Dec 2010
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

1,735 mi
Last recorded1,735 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2011
Typical for 1996 Suzuki Swift60,134 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN859 GVX
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Fail 11 Feb 2011 1,735 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)

Power steering pump drive system defective (2.3.6)

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

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Oil leak

Rear bumper insecure

Pass 11 Dec 2009 95,903 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2009 95,892 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

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

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

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 27 Nov 2008 91,339 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2008 91,339 miles

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

offside and nearside front discs worn and pitted on inner serface

Pass 6 Oct 2007 85,521 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2006 77,518 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2006 77,518 miles

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

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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N859 GVX is a 1996 Suzuki Swift in Blue with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 N859 GVX, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was N859 GVX registered?

N859 GVX is a 1996 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 7 June 1996.

Is N859 GVX safe to buy?

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