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P133 XCD

1997 Suzuki Swift

Green Petrol 993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jun 2021
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

80,851 mi
Last recorded80,851 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2020
Typical for 1997 Suzuki Swift58,844 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP133 XCD
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine993cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2020 80,851 miles

Brake servo corroded

Coil spring corroded All four (5.3.1 (b) (i))

General corrosion to underside but none inspected for mot was seriously weakened at time of test

Heavy corrosion front rad support/cross member

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front position lamp unit damaged & part insecure but functions as required at time of test

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Advise clean & re-check for source(s) (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective 1 of 2 (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Gearbox mounting defective Stabiliser bar bush ()

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Jun 2020 80,843 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases butt joint (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements deteriorated & loss of reflective quality on large areas (affecting view on npr cameras) (0.1 (d))

Horn not working worked once in approx 20 applications (7.7 (a) (ii))

Brake servo corroded

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Central Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Coil spring corroded All four (5.3.1 (b) (i))

General corrosion to underside but none inspected for mot was seriously weakened at time of test

Heavy corrosion front rad support/cross member

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front position lamp unit damaged & part insecure but functions as required at time of test

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Advise clean & re-check for source(s) (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective 1 of 2 (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Gearbox mounting defective Stabiliser bar bush ()

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 7 May 2019 78,710 miles

Coil spring corroded All four. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust mounting defective Middle and rear. (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Cross member has corrosion.

General under body corrosion.

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chipped. (3.2 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Gearbox mounting defective ()

Pass 4 Jun 2018 74,491 miles
Pass 3 May 2017 74,480 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 4 May 2016 742,997 miles
Fail 4 May 2016 74,297 miles

Nearside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 27 Apr 2015 73,847 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Offside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Fail 27 Apr 2015 73,847 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Offside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 14 Apr 2014 73,346 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2013 72,620 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2013 72,620 miles

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

Pass 1 May 2012 72,065 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2011 70,018 miles

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

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Oil leak

Fail 27 Apr 2011 70,018 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Oil leak

Fail 4 May 2010 69,067 miles

Centre Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 4 May 2010 69,067 miles
Pass 5 May 2009 68,072 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Centre Front Bonnet retaining device slightly deteriorated (8.4.2)

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 28 Apr 2008 66,332 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2007 59,770 miles

o/s wiper blade is split

Pass 24 Apr 2006 57,485 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2006 57,485 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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 XCD is a 1997 Suzuki Swift in Green with a 993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 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 P133 XCD, 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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P133 XCD is a 1997 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 20 February 1997.

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