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P142 BPC

1996 Suzuki Swift

Red Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jul 2009
Tests3 (3 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

66,216 mi
Last recorded66,216 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2008
Typical for 1996 Suzuki Swift60,134 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Suzuki
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP142 BPC
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

3 pass
Pass 23 Jul 2008 66,216 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2007 64,531 miles

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

advise nearside rear tyre starting perish and deteriorate

Pass 29 Jun 2006 61,673 miles

advise nearside front and rear tyres perishing on outer sidewalls

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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P142 BPC is a 1996 Suzuki Swift in Red with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 P142 BPC, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was P142 BPC registered?

P142 BPC is a 1996 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 30 August 1996.

Is P142 BPC safe to buy?

The MOT history for P142 BPC shows 3 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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