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P445 ARN

1997 Suzuki Swift

Green Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Mar 2012
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

96,954 mi
Last recorded96,954 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2011
Typical for 1997 Suzuki Swift58,844 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP445 ARN
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Mar 2011 96,954 miles

Battery insecure

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

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 28 Mar 2011 96,954 miles

Battery insecure

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 4 Aug 2009 96,954 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 4 Aug 2009 96,954 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 7 Jul 2008 96,541 miles

front number plate slightly deteriorated

n/s wiper arm short

Pass 12 Jun 2007 94,527 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2006 93,865 miles

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

Centre Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Rear wheel bearing (2.6.1)

oil leak

Pass 25 Jun 2005 83,896 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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P445 ARN is a 1997 Suzuki Swift in Green with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 P445 ARN, 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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P445 ARN is a 1997 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 27 March 1997.

Is P445 ARN safe to buy?

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