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P481 DDV

1997 Suzuki Swift

Red Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Mar 2015
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

68,459 mi
Last recorded68,459 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2014
Typical for 1997 Suzuki Swift58,844 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP481 DDV
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2014 68,459 miles

n/s wingmirror glass loose

slight interaction to o/s/r lights

Fail 24 Feb 2014 68,459 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

n/s wingmirror glass loose

slight interaction to o/s/r lights

wipers smear slightly

Pass 27 Feb 2013 57,525 miles

front number plate is deteriorating

windscreen is delaminating and has slight scratching in zone "A"

Pass 22 Feb 2012 56,134 miles

Oil leak

Fail 22 Feb 2012 56,134 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 25 Feb 2011 54,310 miles

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

both outer cv boots perished

Pass 23 Feb 2010 51,668 miles

Coolant leak

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Pass 26 Feb 2009 48,110 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2008 44,306 miles

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

slight noise from n/s/f wheel bearing

Pass 28 Feb 2007 38,549 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2006 33,116 miles

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

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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P481 DDV is a 1997 Suzuki Swift in Red with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 P481 DDV, 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 P481 DDV registered?

P481 DDV is a 1997 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 12 March 1997.

Is P481 DDV safe to buy?

The MOT history for P481 DDV shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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