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P428 VEE

1997 Suzuki Swift

Turquoise Petrol 993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Aug 2010
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

52,317 mi
Last recorded52,317 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2009
Typical for 1997 Suzuki Swift58,844 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP428 VEE
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year1997
ColourTurquoise
Fuel typePetrol
Engine993cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2009 52,317 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 Aug 2008 47,622 miles

front brake pipes corroding

Fail 31 Jul 2008 47,560 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

front brake pipes corroding

Pass 7 Aug 2007 42,110 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2006 38,086 miles
Pass 24 May 2006 37,500 miles

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

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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P428 VEE is a 1997 Suzuki Swift in Turquoise with a 993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 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 P428 VEE, 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 P428 VEE registered?

P428 VEE is a 1997 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 11 June 1997.

Is P428 VEE safe to buy?

The MOT history for P428 VEE shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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