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P682 FVO

1997 Suzuki Swift

Red Petrol 993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 May 2019
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

93,670 mi
Last recorded93,670 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2018
Typical for 1997 Suzuki Swift58,844 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP682 FVO
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine993cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2018 93,670 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2017 91,274 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Body has slight corrosion both inner and outer sills (6.1.B.2)

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

Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt both (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 30 Apr 2017 91,274 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Body has slight corrosion both inner and outer sills (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt both (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 19 Apr 2016 90,016 miles

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

Body has slight corrosion both inner and outer sills (6.1.B.2)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

oil leak

Fail 19 Apr 2016 90,016 miles

Body has slight corrosion both inner and outer sills (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

oil leak

Pass 28 Apr 2015 87,936 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 15 Apr 2014 86,144 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

all brake pipes corroded

o/s and n/s outter sills corroded

o/s/f floor pan corroded

o/s/r and n/s/r inner sill risers corroded

Pass 2 May 2013 84,179 miles

all brake pipes corroded

o/s and n/s outter sills corroded

o/s inner sill riser corroded

o/s/f floor pan corroded

Pass 17 Mar 2012 76,710 miles

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

both front floor/sill sections corroding

both sills corroding all the way

both under sills corroding

Fail 10 Mar 2012 76,525 miles

Nearside Front coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

both front floor/sill sections corroding

both sills corroding all the way

both under sills corroding

Pass 12 Mar 2011 68,308 miles

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

both front floor sections corroding

both sills corroding

Pass 16 Mar 2010 60,500 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 7 Mar 2009 52,281 miles

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

Pass 7 Mar 2008 41,740 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2008 41,740 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Body or chassis is cracked, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 6 Mar 2007 38,973 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2007 38,973 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 8 Mar 2006 36,059 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2006 36,059 miles

Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

exhaust rear box tail pipe split and corroded

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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P682 FVO is a 1997 Suzuki Swift in Red with a 993cc 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 P682 FVO, 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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P682 FVO is a 1997 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 27 March 1997.

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