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P141 WPN

1997 Suzuki Swift

Green Petrol 993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Mar 2016
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

64,768 mi
Last recorded64,768 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2015
Typical for 1997 Suzuki Swift58,844 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP141 WPN
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine993cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2015 64,768 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2012 63,483 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2012 63,483 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

back bumper slightly damaged

Fail 18 Apr 2009 61,352 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 18 Apr 2009 61,352 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2008 58,432 miles

Nearside front tyre wearing unevenly on outside edge vehicle may require tracking.

Offside front tyre scored on tread pattern.

Fail 21 Apr 2007 53,474 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Apr 2007 53,474 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2006
Fail 22 Apr 2006

Nearside Front Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

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 WPN is a 1997 Suzuki Swift in Green with a 993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 WPN, 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 WPN registered?

P141 WPN is a 1997 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 7 February 1997.

Is P141 WPN safe to buy?

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