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P162 YBR

1997 Suzuki Swift

Blue Petrol 993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 May 2017
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

30,231 mi
Last recorded30,231 miles
Recorded on13 May 2016
Typical for 1997 Suzuki Swift58,844 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP162 YBR
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine993cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 13 May 2016 30,231 miles
Pass 20 May 2015 29,967 miles

near side steering arm slight play.

Fail 18 May 2015 29,967 miles

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

near side steering arm slight play.

Pass 21 May 2014 29,590 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Play in nearside steering ram.

Fail 20 May 2014 29,590 miles

Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Play in nearside steering ram.

Pass 16 May 2013 28,974 miles
Fail 16 May 2013 28,974 miles

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

Pass 14 May 2012 28,473 miles
Pass 19 May 2011 27,888 miles
Fail 18 May 2011 27,888 miles

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Pass 18 May 2010 27,068 miles

advanced wear in nearside rack and pinion

Fail 18 May 2010 27,068 miles

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

advanced wear in nearside rack and pinion

Pass 21 May 2009 26,949 miles

nearside streering rack slight play

Fail 21 May 2009 269,498 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

nearside streering rack slight play

Pass 22 May 2008 25,725 miles
Fail 21 May 2008 25,725 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 16 May 2007 24,520 miles
Fail 15 May 2007 24,514 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Advanced corrosion to both front metal brake pipes

slight play in nearside steering rack

Pass 18 May 2006 23,400 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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P162 YBR is a 1997 Suzuki Swift in Blue with a 993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 P162 YBR, 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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P162 YBR is a 1997 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 7 May 1997.

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