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N969 VRP

1995 Suzuki Swift

Turquoise Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jul 2018
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

10,400 mi
Last recorded10,400 miles
Recorded on26 Jul 2018
Typical for 1995 Suzuki Swift62,011 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN969 VRP
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year1995
ColourTurquoise
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Fail 26 Jul 2018 10,400 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering x member (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering suspension arm mount (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Inner Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering sill (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering suspension arm mount (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Inner Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering sill (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Inner Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering suspension arm mount (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 26 Jul 2017 83,320 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

Fail 25 Jul 2017 83,318 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

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

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

Pass 26 Jul 2016 75,299 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 22 Jul 2016 75,275 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

heavy surface corrosion to all suspension components

rear reg plate deteriorating

Pass 24 Jul 2015 57,502 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 23 Jul 2014 53,681 miles

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

Front Number Plate Damaged but cannot be Misread

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

Fail 21 Jul 2014 53,639 miles

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

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

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

Front Number Plate Damaged but cannot be Misread

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

Offside Front Brakes Slightly Binding

Pass 18 Jul 2013 52,389 miles

Front number plate cracked

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

OSF tyre slight cracking around walls

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

Fail 17 Jul 2013 52,389 miles

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

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

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

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

Front number plate cracked

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

OSF tyre slight cracking around walls

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

Pass 16 Jul 2012 51,178 miles

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

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

OSF tyre slight cracking to walls

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

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

Pass 15 Jul 2011 50,067 miles

all brake pipes corroded

corrosion to vehicle underbody and componets.

Pass 23 Jul 2010 48,245 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2010 48,162 miles

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

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

both front shock very absorbers corroded

brake pipes corroded

corrosion to underside of vehicle

front brake discs very corroded

Pass 20 Jul 2009 46,891 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2009 46,891 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

brake pipes corrored

front number plate slight damage

Pass 23 Jul 2008 45,742 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2008 45,659 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

corrosion to suspension componets and undervehicle areas

Pass 10 Jul 2007 44,334 miles

2 screw tops missing from the battery

corrosion to underside of vehicle

Pass 26 Jun 2006 43,667 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2006 43,667 miles

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

Pass 20 Jul 2005 43,073 miles

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

both rear main brake pipes very corrored

corrosion to suspension components

n/s outer sill corrored

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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N969 VRP is a 1995 Suzuki Swift in Turquoise with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 N969 VRP, 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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N969 VRP is a 1995 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 31 December 1995.

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