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P426 PTR

1997 Suzuki Swift

Blue Petrol 993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Mar 2013
Tests6 (6 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

98,091 mi
Last recorded98,091 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2012
Typical for 1997 Suzuki Swift58,844 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP426 PTR
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine993cc

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MOT History

6 pass
Pass 24 Mar 2012 98,091 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2011 90,843 miles

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 23 Feb 2010 81,602 miles

front number plate faded

Pass 7 Mar 2009 74,787 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2008 70,567 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2007 66,396 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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P426 PTR is a 1997 Suzuki Swift in Blue with a 993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 P426 PTR, 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 P426 PTR registered?

P426 PTR is a 1997 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 31 December 1997.

Is P426 PTR safe to buy?

The MOT history for P426 PTR shows 6 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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