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N976 BKM

1996 Suzuki Swift

Blue Petrol 993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Aug 2013
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

74,345 mi
Last recorded74,345 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2012
Typical for 1996 Suzuki Swift60,134 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN976 BKM
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine993cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2012 74,345 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2012 74,345 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 19 Aug 2011 72,471 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2011 72,470 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 15 Jul 2010 70,380 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 27 Jul 2009 68,208 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2008 65,420 miles

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

Pass 15 Jan 2008 59,878 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Jan 2007 47,123 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2006 37,099 miles

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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N976 BKM is a 1996 Suzuki Swift in Blue with a 993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 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 N976 BKM, 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 N976 BKM registered?

N976 BKM is a 1996 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 23 February 1996.

Is N976 BKM safe to buy?

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