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P678 RRT

1997 Suzuki Swift

Blue Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Apr 2019
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

98,864 mi
Last recorded98,864 miles
Recorded on11 Apr 2018
Typical for 1997 Suzuki Swift58,844 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP678 RRT
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Apr 2018 98,864 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (2.4.A.3)

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

Fail 7 Apr 2018 98,864 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 28 Mar 2017 95,384 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread broken, snapped corner (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded wheel arch area (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 28 Mar 2017 95,384 miles

Central Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread broken, snapped corner (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded wheel arch area (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 6 Apr 2016 88,985 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Apr 2015 85,158 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 1 Apr 2015 85,111 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 7 Apr 2014 79,111 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Apr 2013 75,723 miles

Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 25 Mar 2013 75,543 miles

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

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 22 Mar 2012 72,788 miles

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

Fail 19 Mar 2012 72,784 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Mar 2011 69,185 miles

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

advise brake fluid level low

Pass 31 Mar 2010 65,443 miles

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

Pass 24 Mar 2009 61,101 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2008 57,089 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2008 57,089 miles

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

Pass 27 Mar 2007 52,200 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 31 Mar 2006 48,315 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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P678 RRT is a 1997 Suzuki Swift in Blue with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 P678 RRT, 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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P678 RRT is a 1997 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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