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P501 WWW

1997 Suzuki Swift

Red Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Apr 2015
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

73,917 mi
Last recorded73,917 miles
Recorded on29 Mar 2014
Typical for 1997 Suzuki Swift58,844 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP501 WWW
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 Mar 2014 73,917 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2013 70,830 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2013 70,810 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 21 Mar 2012 69,778 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2011 69,011 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2010 67,810 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2009 66,035 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2008 63,762 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2007 62,075 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2006 59,728 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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P501 WWW is a 1997 Suzuki Swift in Red with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 P501 WWW, 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 P501 WWW registered?

P501 WWW is a 1997 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 28 March 1997.

Is P501 WWW safe to buy?

The MOT history for P501 WWW shows 10 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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