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P245 WCN

1996 Suzuki Swift

Green Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jan 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

99,266 mi
Last recorded99,266 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2009
Typical for 1996 Suzuki Swift60,134 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP245 WCN
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2009 99,266 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2009 99,266 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

underbody corroded...sills corroded... wiper blades worn... front tyre worn..

Pass 26 Jan 2008 90,043 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside front anti roll bar link bent.

Offside front disc slightly distorted.

Slight bind on nearside front brake.

Smell of fuel under rear of car. Cannot see any leak.

Fail 15 Jan 2008 90,043 miles

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front Tyre(s) incorrect because tyres with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside front anti roll bar link bent.

Offside front disc slightly distorted.

Slight bind on nearside front brake.

Smell of fuel under rear of car. Cannot see any leak.

Pass 20 Jan 2007 80,982 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2007 80,982 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 19 Jan 2006 75,425 miles

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

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

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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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P245 WCN is a 1996 Suzuki Swift in Green with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 P245 WCN, 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 P245 WCN registered?

P245 WCN is a 1996 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 14 August 1996.

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The MOT history for P245 WCN shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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