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P257 RWW

1996 Suzuki Swift

Red Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Apr 2017
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

55,767 mi
Last recorded55,767 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2016
Typical for 1996 Suzuki Swift60,134 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP257 RWW
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Apr 2016 55,767 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 12 May 2015 51,278 miles

Offside rear tyre cracking in the tread

nearside rear tyre cracking in the tread

Pass 17 Apr 2014 47,344 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2012 46,480 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Oil leak

Pass 19 Apr 2012 46,201 miles

adv front to rear pipes corroded

Pass 18 Apr 2011 44,790 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2010 42,887 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2009 41,677 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 24 Apr 2009 41,677 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2008 41,064 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Fail 15 Apr 2008 41,040 miles

Brake master cylinder fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1e)

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

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 12 Apr 2007 40,060 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2006 38,763 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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P257 RWW is a 1996 Suzuki Swift in Red with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 P257 RWW, 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 P257 RWW registered?

P257 RWW is a 1996 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 30 August 1996.

Is P257 RWW safe to buy?

The MOT history for P257 RWW shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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