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P153 ETV

1997 Suzuki Swift

Green Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Feb 2013
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

2,274 mi
Last recorded2,274 miles
Recorded on15 Feb 2012
Typical for 1997 Suzuki Swift58,844 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP153 ETV
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Feb 2012 2,274 miles

engine oil leaks

gear box oil leak o/s drive shaft seal

Fail 14 Feb 2012 2,263 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

engine oil leaks

gear box oil leak o/s drive shaft seal

Pass 11 Feb 2011 96,637 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Feb 2010 91,294 miles

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

front to rear fuel pipe both corroded

Pass 19 Feb 2009 85,487 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2009 85,438 miles

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

Offside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 25 Jan 2008 79,424 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2007 72,130 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2006 65,235 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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P153 ETV is a 1997 Suzuki Swift in Green with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 P153 ETV, 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 P153 ETV registered?

P153 ETV is a 1997 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 13 January 1997.

Is P153 ETV safe to buy?

The MOT history for P153 ETV shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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