CarVerify

Free Car Check

M97 XPW

1994 Suzuki Swift

White Petrol 1298cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Apr 2012
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

47,158 mi
Last recorded47,158 miles
Recorded on3 Apr 2012
Typical for 1994 Suzuki Swift60,804 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Suzuki
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationM97 XPW
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year1994
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Fail 3 Apr 2012 47,158 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Radius arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 Mar 2011 46,141 miles

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

o/s/f wing corroded at sill

Pass 27 Mar 2010 42,896 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

brake pipes coated in grease not allowing full inspection

o/s/f wing corroded

Fail 26 Mar 2010 42,895 miles

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

brake pipes coated in grease not allowing full inspection

n/s/r tyre perishing

o/s/f wing corroded

Pass 7 Apr 2009 41,613 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

front number plate has a small crack

offside front wing has slight corrosion near jacking point (only wing rusty)

Fail 2 Apr 2009 41,612 miles

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

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

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Oil leak

front number plate has a small crack

offside front wing has slight corrosion near jacking point (only wing rusty)

Pass 1 Apr 2008 40,521 miles

Offside Front Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak

slight play in the n/s/f wheel bearing

Fail 3 Apr 2007 39,973 miles

Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 3 Apr 2007 39,973 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Fail 10 Apr 2006 39,299 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

front number plate has a small crack

offside front wing has slight corrosion near jacking point ( only wing rusty )

Pass 10 Apr 2006 39,299 miles

front number plate has a small crack

offside front wing has slight corrosion near jacking point ( only wing rusty )

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
Full Suzuki Swift reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

M97 XPW is a 1994 Suzuki Swift in White with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

Across all 1994 Suzuki Swift models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.9% with a typical mileage of 60,804 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 M97 XPW, 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 32 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 M97 XPW?

You can check the full history of M97 XPW by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was M97 XPW registered?

M97 XPW is a 1994 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 29 September 1994.

Is M97 XPW safe to buy?

The MOT history for M97 XPW shows 11 tests with a 54.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does M97 XPW have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on M97 XPW. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.