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N869 KRL

1996 Suzuki Swift

Blue Petrol 993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jan 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

88,439 mi
Last recorded88,439 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2008
Typical for 1996 Suzuki Swift60,134 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN869 KRL
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine993cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2008 88,439 miles

Battery insecure

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

offside steering rack boot twisted

Pass 7 Dec 2006 82,684 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

front number plate slightly discoloured

offside steering rack boot twisted

Fail 7 Dec 2006 82,684 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

front number plate slightly discoloured

offside steering rack boot twisted

Pass 2 Dec 2005 67,932 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2005 67,762 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

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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N869 KRL is a 1996 Suzuki Swift in Blue with a 993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 N869 KRL, 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 N869 KRL registered?

N869 KRL is a 1996 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 17 April 1996.

Is N869 KRL safe to buy?

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