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P172 EJW

1996 Suzuki Swift

White Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jan 2014
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

63,702 mi
Last recorded63,702 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2013
Typical for 1996 Suzuki Swift60,134 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP172 EJW
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2013 63,702 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2011 62,033 miles

o/s/f bumper damaged slightly!

Fail 9 Aug 2011 62,033 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

o/s/f bumper damaged slightly!

Pass 16 Aug 2010 61,007 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2009 58,727 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2009 58,727 miles

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

Pass 14 Aug 2008 56,754 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Pass 15 Aug 2007 55,053 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Pass 15 Aug 2006 52,392 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear wheel bearing (2.6.1)

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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P172 EJW is a 1996 Suzuki Swift in White with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 P172 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was P172 EJW registered?

P172 EJW is a 1996 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 29 August 1996.

Is P172 EJW safe to buy?

The MOT history for P172 EJW shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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