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P958 XBB

1997 Suzuki Swift

Red Petrol 993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jul 2013
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

22,996 mi
Last recorded22,996 miles
Recorded on26 Jul 2012
Typical for 1997 Suzuki Swift58,844 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP958 XBB
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine993cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Jul 2012 22,996 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

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

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

Pass 2 Jul 2011 19,213 miles

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

baffles broken up in tail box

n/s/f o/s floors getting rusty

Pass 21 Jul 2010 15,571 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both rear tyres getting low

front brake discs rusty

Fail 8 May 2010 15,189 miles

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

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

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

both rear tyres getting low

Pass 9 May 2009 7,444 miles

o/s/f floor getting rusty

o/s/r tyre getting low and starting to split

Pass 29 May 2008 98,000 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2008 74,451 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2007 87,716 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

exhaust tail box heat shield loose

front brake discs slight rusty on inner side

o/s/r n/s/r wheel bearings getting noisy

Pass 21 Mar 2006 79,821 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2006 79,821 miles

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

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

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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P958 XBB is a 1997 Suzuki Swift in Red with a 993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 P958 XBB, 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 P958 XBB registered?

P958 XBB is a 1997 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 25 February 1997.

Is P958 XBB safe to buy?

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