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P118 GKO

1996 Suzuki Swift

Blue Petrol 993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jun 2011
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

501 mi
Last recorded501 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2010
Typical for 1996 Suzuki Swift60,134 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP118 GKO
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine993cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2010 501 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

c,v boots deteriating

drivers door handle slightly sticky

oil leak

various brake pipes corroded

various slight corrosion underneth

various tyres getting low

Pass 30 Jun 2009 93,236 miles

nearside wiperblade split at end noise in o/s/f brake pads

Fail 29 Jun 2009 93,236 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

nearside wiperblade split at end noise in o/s/f brake pads

Pass 2 May 2008 81,039 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

front pads getting low

o/s/f c.v boot deteriated

slight play various wishbone bushes on the front

windscreen has wiper damage

Pass 19 Apr 2007 72,703 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2007 72,702 miles

Rear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Pass 8 May 2006 65,399 miles
Fail 8 May 2006 65,399 miles

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

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

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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P118 GKO is a 1996 Suzuki Swift in Blue with a 993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 P118 GKO, 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 P118 GKO registered?

P118 GKO is a 1996 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 1 August 1996.

Is P118 GKO safe to buy?

The MOT history for P118 GKO shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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