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P156 EJW

1996 Suzuki Swift

White Petrol 993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

89,981 mi
Last recorded89,981 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2017
Typical for 1996 Suzuki Swift60,134 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP156 EJW
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine993cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Fail 30 Jan 2017 89,981 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 26 Jan 2016 86,286 miles

front suspension arm bushes worn

headlight switch deteriorated

Pass 13 Jan 2015 83,609 miles

slight interaction on rear position lamps

some corrosion to chassis legs

Pass 16 Jan 2014 80,151 miles

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

corrsion in sills, rear floor, and rear chassis.

Fail 16 Jan 2014 80,151 miles

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

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

corrsion in sills, rear floor, and rear chassis.

Pass 17 Jan 2013 77,422 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Pass 19 Jan 2012 75,051 miles

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

Oil leak

o/s/r tyre tread starting to wear low

Pass 24 Jan 2011 73,505 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2010 71,781 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

n/s/r tyre outer sidewall is perished

Pass 1 Feb 2010 71,781 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

n/s/r tyre outer sidewall is perished

Fail 30 Jan 2009 69,974 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 30 Jan 2009 69,974 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2008 68,301 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

light corrosion to floorpan,rear brake hose ferrules are corroded

Pass 31 Jan 2008 68,301 miles

light corrosion to floorpan,rear brake hose ferrules are corroded

Pass 30 Jan 2007 66,157 miles

o/s/r tyre low on pressure

Pass 17 Jan 2006 63,094 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (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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P156 EJW is a 1996 Suzuki Swift in White with a 993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 P156 EJW, 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 P156 EJW registered?

P156 EJW is a 1996 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 2 August 1996.

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