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P174 GKO

1996 Suzuki Swift

Green Petrol 993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

80,650 mi
Last recorded80,650 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2011
Typical for 1996 Suzuki Swift60,134 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP174 GKO
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine993cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2011 80,650 miles

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 19 Aug 2010 77,135 miles

Front bumper insecure

damage front bumper offside area

spare tyre differnt size,165/70x13

Fail 19 Aug 2010 77,135 miles

Front bumper insecure

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

damage front bumper offside area

spare tyre differnt size,165/70x13

Pass 11 Aug 2009 73,147 miles

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

check engine light stay on high rpm

front number plate damage

Fail 10 Aug 2009 73,147 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

check engine light stay on high rpm

distribetor locking bolt insecure

front number plate damage

Pass 15 Aug 2008 68,824 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2008 68,824 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 25 Aug 2007 58,949 miles

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

o/s/r brake hose ferrules rusty

Pass 3 May 2006 40,010 miles

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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P174 GKO is a 1996 Suzuki Swift in Green with a 993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 P174 GKO, 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 P174 GKO registered?

P174 GKO is a 1996 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 30 August 1996.

Is P174 GKO safe to buy?

The MOT history for P174 GKO shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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