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P134 XCD

1997 Suzuki Swift

Green Petrol 993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jun 2018
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

51,470 mi
Last recorded51,470 miles
Recorded on24 May 2017
Typical for 1997 Suzuki Swift58,844 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP134 XCD
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine993cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 May 2017 51,470 miles
Pass 23 May 2016 47,987 miles
Fail 23 May 2016 47,987 miles

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

Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 Jun 2015 45,328 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2015 45,328 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 29 May 2014 41,730 miles

155/70/13 O/S/R TYRE DETERIORATED

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 22 May 2013 38,344 miles

155/70/13 O/S/R TYRE DETERIORATED

Fail 22 May 2013 38,344 miles

155/70/13 O/S/R TYRE DETERIORATED

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Fail 12 May 2011 36,984 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 12 May 2011 36,984 miles
Pass 28 May 2010 35,889 miles

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

Pass 12 May 2009 34,540 miles

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

Fail 11 May 2009 34,532 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 19 May 2008 33,013 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2007 30,016 miles
Pass 23 May 2006 28,102 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 XCD is a 1997 Suzuki Swift in Green with a 993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 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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What year was P134 XCD registered?

P134 XCD is a 1997 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 20 February 1997.

Is P134 XCD safe to buy?

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