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P220 ACY

1996 Suzuki Swift

White Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Aug 2017
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

48,733 mi
Last recorded48,733 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2016
Typical for 1996 Suzuki Swift60,134 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP220 ACY
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2016 48,733 miles

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

Fail 13 Aug 2016 48,730 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 29 May 2014 47,824 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 6 Jul 2013 37,264 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 6 Jul 2013 37,264 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 6 Jul 2012 25,694 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2011 16,025 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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)

Pass 28 Jun 2010 15,985 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

slight knock from n/s/r area

Pass 25 Jun 2009 15,820 miles

front tyres coming up to wear marks

Pass 7 Jul 2008 15,519 miles

slight exhaust blow rear exhaust box

Pass 2 Jul 2007 14,886 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2006 14,197 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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P220 ACY is a 1996 Suzuki Swift in White with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 P220 ACY, 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 P220 ACY registered?

P220 ACY is a 1996 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 1 August 1996.

Is P220 ACY safe to buy?

The MOT history for P220 ACY shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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