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P234 FNE

1996 Suzuki Swift

Green Petrol 993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Nov 2016
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

89,592 mi
Last recorded89,592 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2015
Typical for 1996 Suzuki Swift60,134 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP234 FNE
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine993cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2015 89,592 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2014 85,940 miles

Nearside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Oil leak

Pass 23 Oct 2013 83,673 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Oil leak

nsf door op by cable tie

Fail 23 Oct 2013 83,673 miles

Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Oil leak

Pass 12 Oct 2012 81,152 miles

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

Pass 7 Oct 2011 78,403 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2010 74,909 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2009 61,335 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2008 49,169 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2007 38,527 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2006 25,601 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2005 21,300 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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P234 FNE is a 1996 Suzuki Swift in Green with a 993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 P234 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.

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What year was P234 FNE registered?

P234 FNE is a 1996 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 4 September 1996.

Is P234 FNE safe to buy?

The MOT history for P234 FNE shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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