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P465 LYD

1997 Suzuki Swift

White Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Mar 2013
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

81,597 mi
Last recorded81,597 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2012
Typical for 1997 Suzuki Swift58,844 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP465 LYD
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2012 81,597 miles

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

Pass 9 Feb 2011 76,212 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2010 70,721 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2010 70,721 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

rear wiper blade u/s

Pass 3 Feb 2009 69,615 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2009 69,615 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Mar 2008 65,872 miles

Nearside rear brake slightly binding

Pass 14 Mar 2007 61,448 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2006 55,819 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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P465 LYD is a 1997 Suzuki Swift in White with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 P465 LYD, 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 P465 LYD registered?

P465 LYD is a 1997 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 14 May 1997.

Is P465 LYD safe to buy?

The MOT history for P465 LYD shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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