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P437 SNG

1997 Suzuki Swift

White Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 May 2014
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

4,215 mi
Last recorded4,215 miles
Recorded on9 May 2013
Typical for 1997 Suzuki Swift58,844 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP437 SNG
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Fail 9 May 2013 4,215 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 9 May 2013 4,215 miles

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 8 May 2012 92,964 miles

non obligatory mirror missing

Fail 2 May 2012 92,813 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

non obligatory mirror missing

Pass 13 May 2011 87,550 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 28 Apr 2011 86,988 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 11 May 2010 80,918 miles

front registration plate cracked

Pass 7 May 2009 71,181 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

front registration plate cracked

Pass 12 May 2008 53,187 miles
Fail 9 May 2008 53,090 miles

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

Pass 14 May 2007 48,493 miles
Fail 11 May 2007 48,480 miles

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

Pass 11 May 2006 47,726 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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P437 SNG is a 1997 Suzuki Swift in White with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 P437 SNG, 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 P437 SNG registered?

P437 SNG is a 1997 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 7 May 1997.

Is P437 SNG safe to buy?

The MOT history for P437 SNG shows 13 tests with a 61.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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