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P106 OVF

1996 Suzuki Swift

Blue Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Apr 2012
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

75,930 mi
Last recorded75,930 miles
Recorded on5 Apr 2011
Typical for 1996 Suzuki Swift60,134 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP106 OVF
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Apr 2011 75,930 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

very weak and rusty underside in places

Fail 29 Mar 2011 75,925 miles

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

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

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

very weak and rusty underside in places

Pass 17 Apr 2010 73,003 miles

ADVISE VEHICLE IS CORRODED ON UNDERSIDE

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Fail 6 Apr 2010 72,953 miles

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 16 Mar 2009 69,685 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2009 69,685 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Pass 13 Mar 2008 66,412 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 3 Apr 2007 63,210 miles

BRAKE PIPE UNIONS CORRODED.

UNDERSIDE OF VEHICLE CORRODED.

Fail 26 Mar 2007 63,210 miles

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

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

UNDERSIDE OF VEHILCE CORRODED.

Pass 13 Mar 2006 58,934 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2006 58,934 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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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P106 OVF is a 1996 Suzuki Swift in Blue with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 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 P106 OVF, 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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P106 OVF is a 1996 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 31 August 1996.

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