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P485 LKN

1997 Suzuki Swift

Red Petrol 993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jun 2013
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

72,047 mi
Last recorded72,047 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2012
Typical for 1997 Suzuki Swift58,844 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP485 LKN
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine993cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Jun 2012 72,047 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Fail 21 Jun 2012 71,937 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Pass 24 Jun 2011 68,708 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2010 66,279 miles
Pass 2 May 2009 62,696 miles
Pass 19 May 2008 53,337 miles

Offside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 30 Mar 2007 48,201 miles

nearside front tyre perishing

offside rear tyre perishing

Pass 6 Apr 2006 45,834 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2006 45,834 miles

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

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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P485 LKN is a 1997 Suzuki Swift in Red with a 993cc 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 P485 LKN, 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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P485 LKN is a 1997 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 7 May 1997.

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The MOT history for P485 LKN 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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