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P964 VWX

1997 Suzuki Swift

Turquoise Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jan 2010
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

96,745 mi
Last recorded96,745 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2009
Typical for 1997 Suzuki Swift58,844 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP964 VWX
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year1997
ColourTurquoise
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2009 96,745 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2009 96,745 miles

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a) DANGEROUS

Pass 29 Jan 2008 90,267 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2008 90,267 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2)

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Offside Front 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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 Jan 2007 77,141 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

nearside rear tyre slightly cracked †teiar cefn ochor ifewn wedi heneiddio ychydig

offside rear brake needs attention , braking effort not very high on parking brake. †brec cefn ochor allan angen sulw , effeithrwydd brec ddim yn ychel iawn gyda'r brec parcio.

Pass 23 Jan 2006 62,531 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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P964 VWX is a 1997 Suzuki Swift in Turquoise with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 P964 VWX, 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 P964 VWX registered?

P964 VWX is a 1997 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 28 February 1997.

Is P964 VWX safe to buy?

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