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P414 WNJ

1997 Suzuki Swift

White Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Apr 2027
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

50,611 mi
Last recorded50,611 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2026
Typical for 1997 Suzuki Swift58,844 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP414 WNJ
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2026 50,611 miles

All position lamps slightly affected by the operation of another lamp Hazard lights affect rear position lights. (4.2.3 (c))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking inside tread area. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking inside tread area. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component PAS fluid damp around base of steering column and both steering rack gaiters, although no apparent leak visible. (2.1.5 (a))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 15 Mar 2025 48,042 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Mar 2025 48,041 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Jun 2023 47,755 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2022 47,434 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2022 47,434 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Jun 2021 47,139 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

rear undersills corroded

Pass 6 Jul 2020 46,751 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive front floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 6 Jul 2020 46,751 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive front floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 11 Jun 2019 46,392 miles

Offside door mirror damaged

Rear inner sills corroded

high level stop lamp not working

steering rack damp

Pass 14 Jun 2018 46,104 miles

o/s door mirror damaged

rear inner sills corroded

steering rack damp, close to excessive

Pass 13 Jun 2017 45,554 miles

corrosion to n/s outer sill

steering rack damp, close to excessive

Fail 13 Jun 2017 45,554 miles

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

corrosion to n/s outer sill

steering rack damp, close to excessive

Pass 14 Jun 2016 44,964 miles

steering rack damp

Pass 1 Jun 2015 43,976 miles

steering rack damp

Pass 10 Jun 2014 42,848 miles

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

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

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

corrosion to o/s outer sill

cut to tred area o/s rear tyre but could not see cord's at time of test

Pass 4 Jun 2013 41,562 miles

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

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 18 Jun 2012 40,322 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2011 39,293 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2011 39,293 miles

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Pass 21 Jun 2010 39,501 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2009 37,521 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2008 36,685 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2008 36,685 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 15 Jun 2007 35,793 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 19 Jun 2006 34,910 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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P414 WNJ is a 1997 Suzuki Swift in White with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 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 P414 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.

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What year was P414 WNJ registered?

P414 WNJ is a 1997 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 1 July 1997.

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The MOT history for P414 WNJ shows 26 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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