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P447 FLS

1997 Suzuki Swift

Blue Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 May 2013
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

63,648 mi
Last recorded63,648 miles
Recorded on3 May 2012
Typical for 1997 Suzuki Swift58,844 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP447 FLS
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 May 2012 63,648 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2011 56,895 miles

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

Pass 19 Mar 2010 50,537 miles

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

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

all rear pipes slightly corroded

Pass 18 Mar 2009 45,853 miles

all brake pipes slightly corroded

Pass 20 Mar 2008 45,091 miles

OSR FOOTBRAKE BRAKING EFFORT SLIGHTLY LOW

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

WIPER BLADES PERISHED

Pass 7 Mar 2007 42,834 miles

O/S/F AND N/S/F BRAKE HOSE FERRULES STATING TO CORRODE

Fail 7 Mar 2007 42,834 miles

O/S/F AND N/S/F BRAKE HOSE FERRULES STATING TO CORRODE

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 16 Mar 2006 39,921 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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P447 FLS is a 1997 Suzuki Swift in Blue with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 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 P447 FLS, 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 P447 FLS registered?

P447 FLS is a 1997 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 7 March 1997.

Is P447 FLS safe to buy?

The MOT history for P447 FLS shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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