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P507 FEC

1997 Suzuki Swift

Turquoise Petrol 993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 May 2012
Tests12 (6 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

22,216 mi
Last recorded22,216 miles
Recorded on3 May 2011
Typical for 1997 Suzuki Swift58,844 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP507 FEC
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year1997
ColourTurquoise
Fuel typePetrol
Engine993cc

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MOT History

6 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 May 2011 22,216 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2011 22,186 miles

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

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

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

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

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

n/s/r tyre tread low

several brake pipes corrodeing

steering has knock evident

Pass 30 Apr 2010 17,508 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

severeral brake pipes corrodeing

Fail 30 Apr 2010 17,508 miles

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

severeral brake pipes corrodeing

Pass 23 Apr 2009 12,532 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

both front brake pipes corrodeing

Fail 17 Apr 2008 6,828 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 17 Apr 2008 6,828 miles
Pass 9 May 2007 2,069 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2007 2,035 miles

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

Fail 23 Apr 2007 1,720 miles

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

Slight play in the steering rack

Pass 6 Apr 2006 95,709 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2006 95,709 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

driv ers door hard to open from inside

front brake pipes corrodeing

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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P507 FEC is a 1997 Suzuki Swift in Turquoise with a 993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 P507 FEC, 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 P507 FEC registered?

P507 FEC is a 1997 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 7 May 1997.

Is P507 FEC safe to buy?

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