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P409 WNJ

1997 Suzuki Swift

Turquoise Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Mar 2012
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

70,630 mi
Last recorded70,630 miles
Recorded on2 Mar 2011
Typical for 1997 Suzuki Swift58,844 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP409 WNJ
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year1997
ColourTurquoise
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Mar 2011 70,630 miles

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

both front tyres perished and on the legal limit

corrosion to rear chassis and rear inner sills

Pass 2 Mar 2010 64,629 miles

offside rear outer sill and nearside front floor corroded

Fail 2 Mar 2010 64,628 miles

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

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

corrosion to n/s/f floor

corrosion to o/s outer sill

Pass 23 Feb 2009 59,299 miles

nearside rear tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 17 Jul 2008 57,531 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2007 54,358 miles
Pass 3 May 2006 50,045 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 WNJ is a 1997 Suzuki Swift in Turquoise with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 WNJ, 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 P409 WNJ registered?

P409 WNJ is a 1997 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 27 March 1997.

Is P409 WNJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for P409 WNJ shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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