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P829 SGC

1997 Suzuki Swift

Red Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Sep 2017
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

77,730 mi
Last recorded77,730 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2016
Typical for 1997 Suzuki Swift58,844 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP829 SGC
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2016 77,730 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2015 74,277 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2014 69,721 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2012 60,556 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 13 Dec 2012 60,556 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Jan 2012 56,129 miles

Both headlamp aim beam patterns poor and only just visible.

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Recommend engine oil and filter change.

Some corrosion to nearside and offside sills and floor pans.

Fail 3 Jan 2012 56,129 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

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

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

Nearside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b) DANGEROUS

Offside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b) DANGEROUS

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2) DANGEROUS

Both headlamp aim beam patterns poor and only just visible.

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Recommend engine oil and filter change.

Some corrosion to nearside and offside sills and floor pans.

Pass 21 Dec 2010 51,350 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2010 49,655 miles
Fail 30 Dec 2009 49,655 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 16 Dec 2008 47,164 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2007 46,252 miles

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

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 5 Sep 2007 46,252 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Sep 2006 42,112 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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P829 SGC is a 1997 Suzuki Swift in Red with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 P829 SGC, 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 P829 SGC registered?

P829 SGC is a 1997 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 12 March 1997.

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