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P141 NLN

1997 Suzuki Swift

Turquoise Petrol 993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jun 2012
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

74,480 mi
Last recorded74,480 miles
Recorded on14 Jun 2011
Typical for 1997 Suzuki Swift58,844 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP141 NLN
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year1997
ColourTurquoise
Fuel typePetrol
Engine993cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Jun 2011 74,480 miles

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

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

both rear tyres begining to perish

n/s/f tyre sidewall badly perished/split,but not split to cords at time of test

offside front floor corroded,but not holed/excessive at time of test,nor is it a prescribed area

Pass 30 Jul 2009 68,886 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 16 Jun 2008 66,927 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2008 66,903 miles

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

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view (8.2.1c)

front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 4 Sep 2006 62,506 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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P141 NLN is a 1997 Suzuki Swift in Turquoise with a 993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 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 P141 NLN, 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 P141 NLN registered?

P141 NLN is a 1997 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 18 February 1997.

Is P141 NLN safe to buy?

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