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P942 CJT

1997 Suzuki Swift

Green Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Apr 2015
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

52,761 mi
Last recorded52,761 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2014
Typical for 1997 Suzuki Swift58,844 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP942 CJT
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Apr 2014 52,761 miles

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

Pass 26 Apr 2013 52,062 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2013 52,060 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Mar 2012 50,874 miles

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

Pass 11 Mar 2011 50,372 miles

offside front tyre perishing and cracking

Pass 3 Mar 2010 49,388 miles

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

offside and nearside rear tyres perishing and cracking

Pass 24 Mar 2009 49,380 miles

offside and nearside rear tyres perishing and cracking

Pass 10 Jan 2008 49,138 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2006 47,875 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2006 47,875 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Jan 2006 44,785 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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P942 CJT is a 1997 Suzuki Swift in Green with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 P942 CJT, 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 P942 CJT registered?

P942 CJT is a 1997 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 24 June 1997.

Is P942 CJT safe to buy?

The MOT history for P942 CJT shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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