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P133 RMJ

1997 Suzuki Swift

Turquoise Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Apr 2012
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

91,597 mi
Last recorded91,597 miles
Recorded on22 Mar 2011
Typical for 1997 Suzuki Swift58,844 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP133 RMJ
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year1997
ColourTurquoise
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Mar 2011 91,597 miles

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

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

Fail 22 Mar 2011 91,597 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

Pass 7 Apr 2010 84,812 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2009 79,862 miles

Front Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Pass 20 Mar 2009 79,862 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2008 67,481 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

front number plate cracked

nearside rear tyre perished and wearing on edges

Fail 3 Apr 2008 67,436 miles

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

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

front number plate cracked

nearside rear tyre perished and wearing on edges

Pass 16 Mar 2007 54,185 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2007 54,185 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

fuel and brake pipes covered

offside rear tyre heavily perished

Pass 4 Apr 2006 46,437 miles

both front and rear brake hoses have corrosion on the ferrules

oil leak

slight play in n/s rear wheel bearings

underside of vehicle has some corrosion

Fail 4 Apr 2006 46,437 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

both front and rear brake hoses have corrosion on the ferrules

oil leak

slight play in n/s rear wheel bearings

underside of vehicle has some corrosion

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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P133 RMJ is a 1997 Suzuki Swift in Turquoise with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 P133 RMJ, 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.

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What year was P133 RMJ registered?

P133 RMJ is a 1997 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 30 April 1997.

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