MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
38,280 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread due to damage to plate (6.3.4b)
Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement temp / non locking push fit cap fitted (7.2.4b)
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded floor as marked (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill as marked (2.4.A.3)
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill as marked (5.2.6)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.2.6)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
Offside Front temp repair to door mirror
Offside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
Oil leak ()
Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
n/s/r tyre perished / cracking in tread
o/s/f tyre perished/ cracking in tread
o/s/r tyre perished / cracking in tread
Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means (7.2.4b)
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
n/s/r tyre perished / cracking in tread
o/s/f tyre perished/ cracking in tread
o/s/r tyre perished / cracking in tread
Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nail in offside front tyre
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Oil leak
Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nail in offside front tyre
Non obligatory mirror damaged
Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
Oil leak
Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)
corrosion to o/s/sill
oil leak
strong advise corrosion to both front to rear brake pipes
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
corrosion to o/s/sill
oil leak
strong advise corrosion to both front to rear brake pipes
Oil leak
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
no exact match found for emission test,default limmits used
Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Oil leak
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
How Reliable is the Suzuki Swift?
Based on 2,247,517 MOT tests across 189,488 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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P497 NVS is a 1997 Suzuki Swift in Red with a 993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.
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 P497 NVS, 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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P497 NVS is a 1997 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 28 February 1997.
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