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P61 VCG

1995 Suzuki Swift

White Petrol 993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Aug 2016
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

97,683 mi
Last recorded97,683 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2016
Typical for 1995 Suzuki Swift62,011 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP61 VCG
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year1995
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine993cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Fail 12 Aug 2016 97,683 miles

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

Nearside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Pass 8 Aug 2015 93,018 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 15 Aug 2014 89,284 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2013 84,220 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2013 84,220 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Aug 2012 80,500 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2012 80,500 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

corrosion on front cross member(holed).

Pass 13 Aug 2011 76,194 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2010 72,894 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2009 69,334 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2009 69,333 miles

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

Pass 9 Sep 2008 67,069 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2007 63,249 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2007 63,249 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Battery insecure

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Pass 25 Nov 2006 61,782 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2005 58,437 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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P61 VCG is a 1995 Suzuki Swift in White with a 993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

Across all 1995 Suzuki Swift models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.3% with a typical mileage of 62,011 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 P61 VCG, 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 31 years old, this Suzuki Swift is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was P61 VCG registered?

P61 VCG is a 1995 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 1 January 1995.

Is P61 VCG safe to buy?

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