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P138 HNE

1996 Suzuki Swift

Red Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Nov 2015
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

64,865 mi
Last recorded64,865 miles
Recorded on29 Nov 2014
Typical for 1996 Suzuki Swift60,134 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP138 HNE
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Fail 29 Nov 2014 64,865 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 29 Nov 2014 64,865 miles

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

Fail 29 Nov 2013 62,691 miles

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

Pass 29 Nov 2013 62,691 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2012 58,857 miles
Pass 18 May 2011 57,130 miles
Fail 17 May 2011 57,130 miles

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

Pass 2 Jun 2010 53,670 miles
Fail 27 May 2010 53,670 miles

Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

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

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Pass 15 May 2009 51,200 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2008 47,382 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2007 43,857 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 4 Jan 2006 39,525 miles

exhaust rear clamp badly corroded

n/s headlamp bracket cracked

o/s/r tyre cracking on tread

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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P138 HNE is a 1996 Suzuki Swift in Red with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 P138 HNE, 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 P138 HNE registered?

P138 HNE is a 1996 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 30 September 1996.

Is P138 HNE safe to buy?

The MOT history for P138 HNE shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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