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P951 RGP

1997 Suzuki Swift

Green Petrol 993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jan 2017
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

158 mi
Last recorded158 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2016
Typical for 1997 Suzuki Swift58,844 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP951 RGP
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine993cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Jan 2016 158 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2015 93,268 miles

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 14 Jan 2014 88,750 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2014 88,750 miles

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

Pass 14 Jan 2013 83,694 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2013 83,694 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 9 Jan 2012 77,591 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2010 71,862 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2010 66,383 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2009 61,546 miles

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

Pass 14 Jan 2008 58,224 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2007 55,121 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2006 51,247 miles

Front Front drive shaft coupling has slight play in a universal joint bearing (2.4.G.6b)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 13 Jan 2006 51,247 miles

Front Front drive shaft coupling has slight play in a universal joint bearing (2.4.G.6b)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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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P951 RGP is a 1997 Suzuki Swift in Green with a 993cc 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 P951 RGP, 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 P951 RGP registered?

P951 RGP is a 1997 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 2 January 1997.

Is P951 RGP safe to buy?

The MOT history for P951 RGP 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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