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P171 PUA

1996 Suzuki Swift

Green Petrol 993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Mar 2010
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

5,226 mi
Last recorded5,226 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2009
Typical for 1996 Suzuki Swift60,134 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP171 PUA
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine993cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2009 5,226 miles

nsf mirror loose

Fail 14 Mar 2009 5,226 miles

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

nsf mirror loose

Pass 11 Mar 2008 4,093 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2008 4,085 miles

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

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

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

Nearside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 14 Feb 2007 1,034 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2007 950 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 16 Feb 2006 91,301 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2006 91,301 miles

Nearside Inner Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

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

Offside Inner Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Steering rack damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

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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P171 PUA is a 1996 Suzuki Swift in Green with a 993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 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 P171 PUA, 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 P171 PUA registered?

P171 PUA is a 1996 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 1 August 1996.

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