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P229 ACY

1996 Suzuki Swift

Blue Petrol 993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jun 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

69,849 mi
Last recorded69,849 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2011
Typical for 1996 Suzuki Swift60,134 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP229 ACY
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine993cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2011 69,849 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Pass 22 Jun 2010 61,768 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2010 61,768 miles

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

Pass 16 Jul 2009 56,370 miles

bonnet hinges partially seized

cat to interpipe joint corroded

fuel cap seal perish cracked

inter to rear silencer joint slight blow

o/s/f outer cv gaiter perish cracked

o/s/r tyre low tread and perish cracked in tread

Fail 16 Jul 2009 56,369 miles

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

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

fuel cap seal perish cracked

bonnet hinges partially seized

cat to interpipe joint corroded

inter to rear silencer joint slight blow

o/s/f outer cv gaiter perish cracked

o/s/f tyre low tread

o/s/r tyre low tread and perish cracked in tread

Pass 8 Jul 2008 52,326 miles

cat inlet and outlet pipes corroded

n/s/f outer cv gaiter perished and cracked

o/s/f outer cv gaiter weeping

o/s/r tyre perish cracked and low tread

rear wiper torn and not clearing screen

slight blow inter to rear silencer joint

Pass 19 Jul 2007 49,386 miles

both rear tyres perish cracked

corrosion o/s suspention turret (under bonnet)

front number plate discoloured

n/s/r tyre outer shoulder low tread and eneven wear in tread blocks

n/souter cv gaiter perished and cracking

o/s cv gaiter slight weap

o/s/f wishbone rear bush perished and splitting

slight blow exhaust inter silencer front and rear joints

slight coolant leak radiator

Fail 19 Jul 2007 49,386 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

both rear tyres perish cracked

corrosion o/s suspention turret (under bonnet)

front number plate discoloured

n/s/r tyre outer shoulder low tread and eneven wear in tread blocks

n/souter cv gaiter perished and cracking

o/s cv gaiter slight weap

o/s/f wishbone rear bush perished and splitting

slight blow exhaust inter silencer front and rear joints

slight coolant leak radiator

Pass 13 Jul 2006 46,271 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.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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P229 ACY is a 1996 Suzuki Swift in Blue 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 P229 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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P229 ACY is a 1996 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 1 August 1996.

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