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P134 LRP

1997 Suzuki Swift

Turquoise Petrol 993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jul 2017
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

95,812 mi
Last recorded95,812 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2016
Typical for 1997 Suzuki Swift58,844 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP134 LRP
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year1997
ColourTurquoise
Fuel typePetrol
Engine993cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Jul 2016 95,812 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive at outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Fail 11 Jul 2016 95,812 miles

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded at outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive at outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Pass 8 Jul 2015 93,094 miles

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

Nearside Outer Lower Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Outer Lower Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 3 Jul 2015 93,087 miles

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

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Clutch slips?

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Nearside Outer Lower Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Outer Lower Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 19 Jun 2014 89,088 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 24 Jun 2013 83,980 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2012 78,412 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 27 Jun 2011 73,152 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2010 68,084 miles

Coolant leak

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 23 Jun 2009 64,348 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2008 59,327 miles

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

Pass 13 Jul 2007 53,559 miles

Off-side front tyre walls starting to crack.

Fail 10 Jul 2007 53,557 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Pass 11 Jul 2006 47,290 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2005 39,323 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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P134 LRP is a 1997 Suzuki Swift in Turquoise with a 993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 P134 LRP, 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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P134 LRP is a 1997 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 23 May 1997.

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