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N931 DWR

1995 Suzuki Swift

Black Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Nov 2012
Tests10 (5 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

81 mi
Last recorded81 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2011
Typical for 1995 Suzuki Swift62,011 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN931 DWR
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year1995
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

5 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2011 81 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Brake hydraulic reservoir slightly corroded (3.6.A.2b)

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (3.6.C.3)

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

Brake servo corroded but not excessively weakened (3.6.A.2b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Front Anti-roll bar linkage corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Suspension arm worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

all brake calipers corroded

all of underside of vehicle badly corroded

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

front and rear brake discs worn and corroded

slight play in steering rack

Fail 8 Nov 2011 80 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Offside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

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

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

Brake servo corroded but not excessively weakened (3.6.A.2b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Front Anti-roll bar linkage corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Hydraulic brake cylinder corroded but not excessively weakened (3.6.A.2b)

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

bulk head and underside of vehicle general condition badly corroded

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

exhaust system corroded

front and rear brake discs worn and corroded

slight play in steering rack

Pass 26 Apr 2010 91,332 miles

Brake servo corroded but not excessively weakened (3.6.A.2b)

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

brake warning light on on dash

front and rear suspension badley corroded

fuel pipes corroded

nearside and offside front to rear brake pipes corroded

tailgate dampers not working

unable to check outer sill plastic covers fitted

Fail 8 Mar 2010 91,331 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

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

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

Brake servo corroded but not excessively weakened (3.6.A.2b)

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

brake warning light on on dash

front and rear suspension badly corroded

fuel pipes corroded

nearside and offside front to rear brake pipes corroded

tailgate dampers not working

unable to check outer sills plastic covers fitted

Fail 26 Feb 2010 91,329 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 24 Feb 2009 88,106 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Offside Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

Offside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 28 Feb 2008 84,797 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not in a clean condition but function not impaired (1.1.4a)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not in a clean condition but function not impaired (1.1.4a)

Fail 18 Feb 2008 84,779 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not in a clean condition but function not impaired (1.1.4a)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not in a clean condition but function not impaired (1.1.4a)

Pass 10 Nov 2006 84,752 miles

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 2 Oct 2006 84,724 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Rear Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Battery insecure

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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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N931 DWR is a 1995 Suzuki Swift in Black with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 N931 DWR, 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.

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N931 DWR is a 1995 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 26 September 1995.

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