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P508 LYC

1997 Suzuki Swift

White Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jun 2019
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

79,162 mi
Last recorded79,162 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2018
Typical for 1997 Suzuki Swift58,844 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP508 LYC
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2018 79,162 miles

Slight corrosion forming in several places on the under side of vehicle

Pass 3 May 2017 76,128 miles

Floors/suspension/Inner archs rusty.

Front panel/bulkhead rusty.

Fail 24 Apr 2017 76,121 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Floors/suspension/Inner archs rusty.

Front panel/bulkhead rusty.

Pass 23 May 2016 73,504 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 7 May 2016 73,412 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

front brake pads worn thin

Fail 29 Apr 2016 73,335 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded floor pan (2.4.A.3)

front brake pads worn thin

Pass 28 Apr 2015 64,719 miles

offside rear tyre inner edge cracking

Fail 22 Apr 2015 64,553 miles

Front registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

offside rear tyre inner edge cracking

Fail 23 Apr 2014 57,013 miles

Nearside Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

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

Offside Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

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

Pass 23 Apr 2014 57,013 miles

Nearside Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 29 Apr 2013 51,827 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

o/s wing mirror glass slightly insecure

Pass 30 Apr 2012 47,827 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

coolant radiator in poor condition

rear fuel pipes corroded

Fail 27 Apr 2012 47,808 miles

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

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

coolant radiator in poor condition

rear fuel pipes corroded

Pass 21 Apr 2011 44,953 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Temporary fuel cap fitted

front brake discs pitted

front brake pads thin

n/s/r tyre cracking

rear exhaust in poor condition

surface corrosion to underside

Fail 18 Apr 2011 44,953 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

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

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Temporary fuel cap fitted

front brake discs pitted

n/s/r tyre cracking

surface corrosion to underside

Pass 26 Mar 2008 38,665 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2008 38,665 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Feb 2007 32,740 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2006 31,853 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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P508 LYC is a 1997 Suzuki Swift in White with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 P508 LYC, 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 P508 LYC registered?

P508 LYC is a 1997 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 26 April 1997.

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