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P948 LOB

1997 Suzuki Swift

Blue Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jan 2013
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

356 mi
Last recorded356 miles
Recorded on24 Jan 2012
Typical for 1997 Suzuki Swift58,844 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP948 LOB
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Jan 2012 356 miles

both front and both rear shock absorbers have slghtly reduced damping effect

both front posision lamps loose (side lights)

both front tyres low on edges

both rear tyres close to legal limit of 1.6mm

front and rear bumpers broken and slightly loose

front brake discs wearing

front brake pads low

front wipers starting to deteriorate

rear fuel pipes starting to corrode

Pass 27 Jan 2011 94,837 miles

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

locking temp fuel cap fitted

Fail 24 Jan 2011 94,837 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

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

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

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

locking temp fuel cap fitted

Pass 26 Jan 2010 87,428 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2010 87,380 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 2 Jan 2009 85,683 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2007 82,585 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2006 78,644 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2005 72,588 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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P948 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 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 P948 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.

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What year was P948 LOB registered?

P948 LOB is a 1997 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 7 March 1997.

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