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P437 XRN

1997 Suzuki Swift

Red Petrol 993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Feb 2013
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

77,259 mi
Last recorded77,259 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2012
Typical for 1997 Suzuki Swift58,844 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP437 XRN
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine993cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Fail 18 Feb 2012 77,259 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Pass 18 Feb 2012 77,259 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2011 70,932 miles

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

Fail 11 Feb 2011 70,808 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front registration plate letter/figure incomplete (6.3.1c)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Front bumper insecure

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

Pass 19 Jan 2010 66,023 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2009 60,066 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2008 55,917 miles

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

Pass 23 Jan 2008 55,917 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2007 51,642 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2006 46,381 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 XRN is a 1997 Suzuki Swift in Red with a 993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 P437 XRN, 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 P437 XRN registered?

P437 XRN is a 1997 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 26 February 1997.

Is P437 XRN safe to buy?

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