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P401 JCH

1997 Suzuki Swift

Red Petrol 993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Oct 2012
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

85,351 mi
Last recorded85,351 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2011
Typical for 1997 Suzuki Swift58,844 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP401 JCH
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine993cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2011 85,351 miles

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

all underside components corroded not excessive

Pass 1 Nov 2010 80,781 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

both front to rear brake pipes slightly corroded

both rear brake pipes slightly corroded

o/s washers poor

Fail 25 Oct 2010 80,725 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device mounting flange/sealing method defective (7.2.4c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

both front to rear brake pipes corroded

both rear brake pipes corroded

both rear flexible brake hose ferrels badly corroded (borderline)

front brake pads wearing thin

general corrosion of vehicle

o/s washers poor

Pass 27 Oct 2009 77,157 miles

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 21 Oct 2009 77,115 miles

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

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

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

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 20 Oct 2008 73,413 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 Oct 2007 69,049 miles

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

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

Fail 22 Oct 2007 69,044 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

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

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

Pass 25 Oct 2006 64,694 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2006 64,668 miles

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

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

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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P401 JCH is a 1997 Suzuki Swift in Red 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 P401 JCH, 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 P401 JCH registered?

P401 JCH is a 1997 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 30 June 1997.

Is P401 JCH safe to buy?

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