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P963 ONV

1997 Suzuki Swift

Blue Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 May 2013
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

89,584 mi
Last recorded89,584 miles
Recorded on8 May 2012
Typical for 1997 Suzuki Swift58,844 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP963 ONV
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 May 2012 89,584 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2011 77,703 miles

Oil leak

front brake discs pitted

offside rear brake binding slightly

Fail 8 Mar 2011 77,689 miles

Nearside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Nearside Rear All position lamps adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f) DANGEROUS

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2) DANGEROUS

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3) DANGEROUS

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Oil leak

front brake discs pitted

offside rear brake binding slightly

Pass 25 May 2010 76,935 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Fail 19 May 2010 76,935 miles

Centre Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 21 May 2009 76,724 miles
Fail 14 May 2009 76,722 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 29 May 2008 70,050 miles

front brake discs corroding....

front number plate contaminated...

light under body corrosion...

wipers smear...

Fail 28 May 2008 70,050 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

front brake discs corroding....

front number plate contaminated...

light under body corrosion...

n/s/f tyre tread close to limit , o/s/f getting close to limit....

no oil showing on dipstick , 1 litre added , advise oil change...

o/s/r indicator faded...

wipers smear...

Pass 23 May 2007 54,941 miles

advise brake inspection....

brake fluid cloudy, advise replacement..

exhaust corroding at join with centre ..

front number plate contaminated...

n/s/r tyre close to limit & nail in centre tread...

squeek & burning smell from aux belt area , belts appear new & tight , advise investigation...

Pass 18 May 2006 46,915 miles
Fail 18 May 2006 46,915 miles

Exhaust tailpipe not capable of allowing the emission probe to be inserted (7.3.D.1)

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

front number plate starting to fade

major engine oil leaks

slight exhaust blow from centre section

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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P963 ONV is a 1997 Suzuki Swift in Blue with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 P963 ONV, 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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P963 ONV is a 1997 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 17 June 1997.

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