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P690 BSB

1997 Suzuki Swift

White Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Mar 2021
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

40,689 mi
Last recorded40,689 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2020
Typical for 1997 Suzuki Swift58,844 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP690 BSB
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2020 40,689 miles

Brake repair covered in underseal (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Rear Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security all the rear (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Subframe mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension spring mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

holes at rear of chassis but more than 30 cm from structural point

sills heavily undersealed

Pass 15 Mar 2019 39,764 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Mar 2018 38,810 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2017 37,532 miles

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

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

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

Pass 9 Mar 2016 36,258 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2016 36,258 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 11 Jun 2015 35,476 miles

slight blow from exhaust front section

Fail 11 Jun 2015 35,476 miles

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

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

slight blow from exhaust front section

Fail 10 Apr 2014 34,582 miles

2 fuel pipes at fuel tank slightly corroded .

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

corrosion at nearside rear

corrosion at offside rear

offside front tyre cracking on tread .

offside rear tyre cracking on tread .

Pass 10 Apr 2014 34,582 miles

2 fuel pipes at fuel tank slightly corroded .

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

corrosion at nearside rear

corrosion at offside rear

offside front tyre cracking on tread .

offside rear tyre cracking on tread .

Pass 10 Apr 2013 34,070 miles

corrosion at both rear lower panels behind wheel arches

Fail 10 Apr 2013 34,070 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

corrosion at both rear lower panels behind wheel arches

Pass 25 Jan 2012 32,511 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2011 32,043 miles

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

Pass 27 Jan 2010 30,643 miles

exhaust front/catalyst section starting to corrode

Pass 27 Jan 2009 29,987 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Jan 2008 28,040 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2006 25,021 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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P690 BSB is a 1997 Suzuki Swift in White with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 P690 BSB, 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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P690 BSB is a 1997 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 30 June 1997.

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