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P499 RVG

1997 Suzuki Swift

White Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 May 2009
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

209 mi
Last recorded209 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2008
Typical for 1997 Suzuki Swift58,844 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP499 RVG
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2008 209 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2007 90,557 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2007 90,557 miles

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Pass 27 Apr 2006 82,131 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2006 82,131 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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

Pass 27 Apr 2005 71,194 miles

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

various scuffs and damage on vehicle

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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P499 RVG is a 1997 Suzuki Swift in White with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 P499 RVG, 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 P499 RVG registered?

P499 RVG is a 1997 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 12 June 1997.

Is P499 RVG safe to buy?

The MOT history for P499 RVG shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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