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P457 TNV

1997 Suzuki Swift

Red Petrol 993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 May 2015
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

4,489 mi
Last recorded4,489 miles
Recorded on21 May 2014
Typical for 1997 Suzuki Swift58,844 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP457 TNV
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine993cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 21 May 2014 4,489 miles
Fail 20 May 2014 4,406 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 15 May 2013 665 miles

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

front crossmember corroded

temporary fuel cap fitted

temporary repair to nearside rear lens

Pass 14 May 2012 98,606 miles

Advise nearside rear light lens cracked.

Advise radiator in poor condition.

Fail 14 May 2012 98,606 miles

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

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Advise centre brake light not working.

Advise nearside rear light lens cracked.

Advise radiator in poor condition.

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 May 2011 96,805 miles

centre stop light not working

front crossmember corroding

nearside rear lens cracked

Fail 16 May 2011 96,805 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

centre stop light not working

front crossmember corroding

nearside rear lens cracked

Pass 7 May 2010 95,011 miles

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

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

Temporary fuel cap fitted

front crossmember corroding

temporary repair to nearside rear lamp lens

Fail 7 May 2010 95,011 miles

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

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Temporary fuel cap fitted

front crossmember corroding

temporary repair to nearside rear lamp lens

Pass 22 May 2009 93,085 miles

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

Temporary fuel cap fitted

temporary repair to nearside rear lamp

Fail 22 May 2009 93,085 miles

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

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

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

Temporary fuel cap fitted

temporary repair to nearside rear lamp

Pass 20 May 2008 89,753 miles
Fail 20 May 2008 89,753 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

Fail 18 May 2007 84,120 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 18 May 2007 84,120 miles
Fail 19 May 2006 78,962 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 19 May 2006 78,962 miles

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

Pass 20 May 2005 73,613 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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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P457 TNV is a 1997 Suzuki Swift in Red with a 993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 P457 TNV, 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 P457 TNV registered?

P457 TNV is a 1997 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 1 July 1997.

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