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P103 PVG

1997 Suzuki Swift

Turquoise Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jun 2011
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

13,025 mi
Last recorded13,025 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2010
Typical for 1997 Suzuki Swift58,844 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP103 PVG
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year1997
ColourTurquoise
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2010 13,025 miles

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

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

both front discs corroded

Pass 18 Jun 2009 8,913 miles

ADVISE REAR BRAKE PIPES ARE BECOMING CORRODED

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

Fail 15 Jun 2009 8,814 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

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

ADVISE REAR BRAKE PIPES ARE BECOMING CORRODED

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

Pass 12 Jun 2008 98,338 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2008 98,338 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 14 Jun 2007 89,108 miles

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

Fail 13 Jun 2007 88,992 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

ADVISE OIL FILTER IS CORRODED AND LEAKING SLIGHTLY

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

Pass 1 Jun 2006 78,080 miles

advise all brake flexi unions are becoming corroded

advise all brake pipes are becoming corroded

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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P103 PVG is a 1997 Suzuki Swift in Turquoise with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

Across all 1997 Suzuki Swift models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.3% with a typical mileage of 58,844 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 P103 PVG, 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 29 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 P103 PVG registered?

P103 PVG is a 1997 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 24 January 1997.

Is P103 PVG safe to buy?

The MOT history for P103 PVG shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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