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P958 YWV

1997 Suzuki Swift

Red Petrol 993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jul 2013
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

71,677 mi
Last recorded71,677 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2012
Typical for 1997 Suzuki Swift58,844 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP958 YWV
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine993cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Fail 28 Jul 2012 71,677 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Temporary fuel cap fitted

nearside front floor pan is corroding.

nearside outer sill is corroding.

rear of offside outer sill is corroding.

Pass 28 Jul 2012 71,677 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

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

Temporary fuel cap fitted

nearside front floor pan is corroding.

nearside outer sill is corroding.

rear of offside outer sill is corroding.

Fail 31 May 2012 71,552 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

corrosion to nearside floor pan

Pass 27 May 2011 56,492 miles
Pass 26 May 2010 46,783 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2009 44,130 miles
Pass 2 May 2008 40,657 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2008 40,657 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 May 2007 36,959 miles
Pass 3 May 2006 31,764 miles
Fail 3 May 2006 31,764 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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 YWV is a 1997 Suzuki Swift in Red with a 993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 YWV, 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 P958 YWV registered?

P958 YWV is a 1997 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 14 June 1997.

Is P958 YWV safe to buy?

The MOT history for P958 YWV shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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