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N905 VLS

1995 Suzuki Swift

Red Petrol 993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jul 2012
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

11,070 mi
Last recorded11,070 miles
Recorded on26 Jul 2011
Typical for 1995 Suzuki Swift62,011 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN905 VLS
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year1995
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine993cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Jul 2011 11,070 miles

Oil leak

clutch slipping badly

Fail 12 Jul 2011 11,070 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Rear Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Oil leak

clutch slipping badly

Pass 6 Jul 2010 7,153 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2010 7,151 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 20 Apr 2009 444 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2009 322 miles

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

Pass 16 Apr 2008 93,937 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2007 87,722 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2007 87,717 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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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N905 VLS is a 1995 Suzuki Swift in Red with a 993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 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 N905 VLS, 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 N905 VLS registered?

N905 VLS is a 1995 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 31 December 1995.

Is N905 VLS safe to buy?

The MOT history for N905 VLS shows 9 tests with a 55.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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