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P944 LOB

1997 Suzuki Swift

Blue Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Dec 2013
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

71,846 mi
Last recorded71,846 miles
Recorded on29 Dec 2012
Typical for 1997 Suzuki Swift58,844 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP944 LOB
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Dec 2012 71,846 miles
Fail 28 Dec 2012 71,843 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Pass 22 Dec 2011 69,544 miles

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

Nearside inner driveshaft gaiter insecure

Fail 20 Dec 2011 69,544 miles

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Nearside inner driveshaft gaiter insecure

Pass 11 Nov 2010 69,539 miles

Both front discs corroded

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 14 May 2008 69,535 miles

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

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

Pass 17 May 2007 69,393 miles
Fail 15 May 2007 69,383 miles

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

Pass 5 Apr 2006 61,540 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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P944 LOB is a 1997 Suzuki Swift in Blue with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 P944 LOB, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was P944 LOB registered?

P944 LOB is a 1997 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 27 February 1997.

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The MOT history for P944 LOB shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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