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P227 JPO

1996 Suzuki Swift

Blue Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 May 2015
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

88,012 mi
Last recorded88,012 miles
Recorded on9 May 2014
Typical for 1996 Suzuki Swift60,134 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP227 JPO
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 May 2014 88,012 miles

Engine noisy

Exhaust system slightly corroded

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Rear tyres split and perishing

Fail 9 May 2014 88,012 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Engine noisy

Exhaust system slightly corroded

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Rear tyres split and perishing

Pass 7 May 2013 85,849 miles

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

engine noisy

Pass 16 Nov 2011 82,693 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2010 77,033 miles

long handbrake travel

Pass 25 Sep 2009 71,553 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Sep 2008 65,075 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2008 65,075 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Sep 2007 58,990 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2006 47,822 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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P227 JPO is a 1996 Suzuki Swift in Blue with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 P227 JPO, 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 P227 JPO registered?

P227 JPO is a 1996 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 27 September 1996.

Is P227 JPO safe to buy?

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