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P136 LRP

1997 Suzuki Swift

Blue Petrol 993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Nov 2012
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

95,128 mi
Last recorded95,128 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2011
Typical for 1997 Suzuki Swift58,844 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP136 LRP
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine993cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2011 95,128 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Oil leak

nearside rear wheel bearing slightly noisy/rough when rotated

Fail 16 Nov 2011 95,128 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Oil leak

nearside rear wheel bearing slightly noisy/rough when rotated

Pass 16 Nov 2010 90,728 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2009 86,713 miles

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

Pass 20 Sep 2008 85,725 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2007 84,523 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2006 82,361 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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P136 LRP is a 1997 Suzuki Swift in Blue with a 993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 P136 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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What year was P136 LRP registered?

P136 LRP is a 1997 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 30 May 1997.

Is P136 LRP safe to buy?

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