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P652 PLE

1997 Suzuki Swift

Green Petrol 993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Apr 2018
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

35,284 mi
Last recorded35,284 miles
Recorded on3 Apr 2017
Typical for 1997 Suzuki Swift58,844 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP652 PLE
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine993cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Apr 2017 35,284 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

both front brake discs deteriorated

both front tyres side wall deteriorated

both rear service brake low effort

nearside mirror slightly damaged

nearside rear tyre side wall deteriorated

Fail 3 Apr 2017 35,284 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

both front brake discs deteriorated

both front tyres side wall deteriorated

both rear service brake low effort

nearside mirror slightly damaged

nearside rear tyre side wall deteriorated

Pass 20 Mar 2013 31,302 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Pass 11 May 2011 21,132 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2010 20,311 miles

o/s outer brake light not working

o/s outer tail light not working

Pass 15 Jun 2009 19,975 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 23 Jun 2008 19,542 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2007 18,987 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2006 52,820 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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P652 PLE is a 1997 Suzuki Swift in Green with a 993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 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 P652 PLE, 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 P652 PLE registered?

P652 PLE is a 1997 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 5 June 1997.

Is P652 PLE safe to buy?

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