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P217 EJW

1996 Suzuki Swift

White Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Dec 2010
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

95,225 mi
Last recorded95,225 miles
Recorded on24 Jan 2011
Typical for 1996 Suzuki Swift60,134 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP217 EJW
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Fail 24 Jan 2011 95,225 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Body or chassis has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Fuel pipes corroded

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)

Oil leak

Pass 2 Dec 2009 89,007 miles

Front Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 2 Dec 2008 80,336 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2007 72,615 miles

ADVISE O/S INNER DRIVE SHAFT BOOT AS SMALL SPLIT LEAKING GREASE

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 30 Nov 2007 72,615 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 1 Dec 2006 63,554 miles

ADVISE O/S DIVE SHAFT INNER CV BOOT LEAKING GREASE

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Pass 28 Nov 2005 53,544 miles

ADVISE, BOTH CV JOINTS SIGNS OF DETERIORATION †ADVISE FRONT & REAR STEEL BRAKE PIPES SIGNS OF CORDSION.

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

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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P217 EJW is a 1996 Suzuki Swift in White with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 P217 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 P217 EJW registered?

P217 EJW is a 1996 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 29 November 1996.

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