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N869 LYJ

1995 Suzuki Swift

Green Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jul 2014
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

72,534 mi
Last recorded72,534 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2014
Typical for 1995 Suzuki Swift62,011 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN869 LYJ
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year1995
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Fail 15 Oct 2014 72,534 miles

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Front Direction indicator insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) insecure (1.1.A.3a)

Pass 9 Jul 2013 67,512 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2012 56,999 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Oil leak

front brake discs worn

surface corrosion nearside and offside chassis

surface corrosion nearside and offside sills

Fail 11 Jul 2012 56,995 miles

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) insecure (1.1.A.3a)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Oil leak

front brake discs worn

surface corrosion nearside and offside chassis

surface corrosion nearside and offside sills

Pass 20 Jul 2011 49,928 miles

both front brake pipes corroded

front discs corroded

front exhaust pipe corroded

fuel cap seal cracking

rear fuel pipes corroded

various oil leaks

Fail 19 Jul 2011 49,928 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

both front brake pipes corroded

front discs corroded

front exhaust pipe corroded

fuel cap seal cracking

rear fuel pipes corroded

various oil leaks

Pass 12 Jul 2010 49,596 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2009 48,326 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2008 46,620 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2007 44,613 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2006 42,410 miles

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

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 LYJ is a 1995 Suzuki Swift in Green with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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 N869 LYJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was N869 LYJ registered?

N869 LYJ is a 1995 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 1 October 1995.

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The MOT history for N869 LYJ shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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