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P233 FNE

1996 Suzuki Swift

White Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Oct 2010
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

68,125 mi
Last recorded68,125 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2009
Typical for 1996 Suzuki Swift60,134 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP233 FNE
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2009 68,125 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2008 61,879 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2008 61,870 miles

Front Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Pass 26 Sep 2007 56,268 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2006 51,138 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2006 51,104 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 16 Dec 2005 49,764 miles

both front brake discs slight wear

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

rear indicators slight fading

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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P233 FNE 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 P233 FNE, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of P233 FNE?

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What year was P233 FNE registered?

P233 FNE is a 1996 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 8 November 1996.

Is P233 FNE safe to buy?

The MOT history for P233 FNE shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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