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P137 NOV

1996 Suzuki Swift

Red Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jun 2007
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

62,496 mi
Last recorded62,496 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2006
Typical for 1996 Suzuki Swift60,134 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP137 NOV
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2006 62,496 miles
Fail 31 May 2006 62,466 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2) DANGEROUS

ALL STEERING / SUSPENSION / BRAKING COMPONANTS / UNDERSIDE / PANELING ALL SHOWING SIGNS OF CORROSION

NO FREE PLAY ON CLUTCH / CLUTCH SLIPPING

SLIGHT FRONT BRAKE UNBALANCE

TO TAPE UP / REPAIR NEARSIDE FRONT SEAT BELT STALK PLASTIC COVER

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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P137 NOV is a 1996 Suzuki Swift in Red with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 P137 NOV, 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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How do I check the history of P137 NOV?

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What year was P137 NOV registered?

P137 NOV is a 1996 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 30 December 1996.

Is P137 NOV safe to buy?

The MOT history for P137 NOV shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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