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P402 LSP

1997 Suzuki Swift

White Petrol 993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Sep 2026
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

87,432 mi
Last recorded87,432 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2025
Typical for 1997 Suzuki Swift58,844 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP402 LSP
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine993cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2025 87,432 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 2 Sep 2024 85,715 miles

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 27 Aug 2024 85,562 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced near side floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced near side sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced off side floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced off side outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength near side front floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 8 Aug 2023 84,490 miles

Fuel pipes corroded

Offside and nearside sills corroded

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Aug 2022 84,236 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2021 83,410 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2020 82,517 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2019 80,696 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Jul 2018 76,661 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Jul 2017 72,684 miles

Nearside Rear tyre worn on outer edge

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

Pass 13 Jul 2016 69,021 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front wiper spit

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Offside Front wiper split

Fail 13 Jul 2016 69,021 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front wiper spit

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Offside Front wiper split

Fail 24 Jul 2015 65,652 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 24 Jul 2015 65,652 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2014 62,298 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2013 58,816 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2012 55,045 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2011 52,025 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2011 52,025 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 13 Jul 2010 49,498 miles

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

Pass 13 Jul 2009 45,607 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2008 40,536 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2007 39,471 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2006 38,659 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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P402 LSP is a 1997 Suzuki Swift in White with a 993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 P402 LSP, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was P402 LSP registered?

P402 LSP is a 1997 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 17 July 1997.

Is P402 LSP safe to buy?

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