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P506 XHS

1997 Suzuki Swift

Red Petrol 993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jun 2015
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

71,453 mi
Last recorded71,453 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2014
Typical for 1997 Suzuki Swift58,844 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP506 XHS
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine993cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2014 71,453 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2013 68,421 miles

Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 15 Jun 2013 68,421 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2012 65,670 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2011 63,032 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2011 63,032 miles

Front Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

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

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Fail 17 Jun 2010 59,732 miles

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

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 17 Jun 2010 59,732 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2009 56,437 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2009

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 19 Jun 2008 52,830 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2007 49,549 miles

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

Offside Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Rear Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Pass 16 Jun 2007 49,549 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2006 46,496 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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P506 XHS is a 1997 Suzuki Swift in Red with a 993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 P506 XHS, 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 P506 XHS registered?

P506 XHS is a 1997 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 7 June 1997.

Is P506 XHS safe to buy?

The MOT history for P506 XHS shows 14 tests with a 64.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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