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N98 XAU

1996 Suzuki Swift

White Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Apr 2017
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

54,298 mi
Last recorded54,298 miles
Recorded on5 Apr 2016
Typical for 1996 Suzuki Swift60,134 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN98 XAU
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Apr 2016 54,298 miles

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

corrosion on and around both rear wishbone assys

corrosion on o/s rear sill

o/s rear tyre perishing on walls

rear footbrake effort

Pass 14 Mar 2015 52,482 miles

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

o/s rear tyre perishing on walls

Pass 7 Mar 2014 50,641 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2013 50,315 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2012 49,933 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2012 49,933 miles

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Rear Fuel pipe slightly damaged (7.2.2)

Pass 2 Feb 2011 49,926 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2010 49,485 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2009 48,224 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2008 46,593 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2007 45,504 miles

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

Pass 8 Feb 2007 45,504 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2006 43,635 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2006 43,635 miles

Offside Front brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

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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N98 XAU is a 1996 Suzuki Swift in White with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 N98 XAU, 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.

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What year was N98 XAU registered?

N98 XAU is a 1996 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 27 February 1996.

Is N98 XAU safe to buy?

The MOT history for N98 XAU shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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