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P929 APR

1997 Suzuki Swift

Green Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Apr 2017
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

83,850 mi
Last recorded83,850 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2016
Typical for 1997 Suzuki Swift58,844 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP929 APR
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2016 83,850 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2015 82,403 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2014 81,083 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

nearside rear inner arch corried

Pass 22 Apr 2013 79,884 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2012 74,487 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2011 77,524 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Pass 20 Apr 2011 77,524 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2010 76,701 miles

Steering rack rams weeping slightly

Fail 20 Apr 2010 76,701 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Steering rack rams weeping slightly

Pass 21 Apr 2009 75,794 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2008 74,629 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2007 73,447 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Fail 19 Apr 2007 73,447 miles

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 20 Jul 2006 70,844 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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P929 APR is a 1997 Suzuki Swift in Green with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 P929 APR, 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 P929 APR registered?

P929 APR is a 1997 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 30 January 1997.

Is P929 APR safe to buy?

The MOT history for P929 APR shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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