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W273 PLJ

2000 Suzuki Swift

Blue Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Mar 2014
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

49,586 mi
Last recorded49,586 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2013
Typical for 2000 Suzuki Swift52,099 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW273 PLJ
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2013 49,586 miles

underside of car showing signs of rust

Fail 21 Mar 2013 49,586 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

underside of car showing signs of rust

Pass 29 Mar 2012 41,036 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2012 40,994 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 21 Mar 2011 32,047 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2010 23,316 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2010 23,306 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Mar 2009 11,294 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2008 1,240 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2007 90,509 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2006 77,918 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2006 77,821 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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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W273 PLJ is a 2000 Suzuki Swift in Blue with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2000 Suzuki Swift models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.6% with a typical mileage of 52,099 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 W273 PLJ, 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 26 years old, this Suzuki Swift is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was W273 PLJ registered?

W273 PLJ is a 2000 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 31 March 2000.

Is W273 PLJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for W273 PLJ shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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