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P409 JCH

1997 Suzuki Swift

White Petrol 993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Aug 2021
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

46,000 mi
Last recorded46,000 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2020
Typical for 1997 Suzuki Swift58,844 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP409 JCH
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine993cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2020 46,000 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 3 Aug 2019 27,486 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2018 9,434 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2017 9,407 miles

Nearside Rear brake slightly binding

Offside Rear brake slightly binding

Pass 22 Jun 2016 9,402 miles

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear brake slight binding

Pass 29 Jun 2015 9,390 miles

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

o/s/r brake slight binding

Pass 2 Jul 2014 9,369 miles

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside rear brake slightly binding

Pass 1 Jul 2013 9,333 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2012 9,273 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2011 9,216 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2010 9,106 miles

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Rear suspension components have light surface corrosion

Pass 10 Jun 2009 9,029 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2009 9,029 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Centre Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Pass 24 Jun 2008 8,887 miles

os door mirror slightly in secure

slight exhaust blow from temporary repair on backbox

Pass 21 Jun 2007 8,707 miles

rear exhaust pipe as had repair

Pass 13 Jun 2006 8,398 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2005 8,109 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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P409 JCH is a 1997 Suzuki Swift in White with a 993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 P409 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 P409 JCH registered?

P409 JCH is a 1997 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 30 June 1997.

Is P409 JCH safe to buy?

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