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LR51 MDN

2001 Suzuki Swift

Blue Petrol 993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 May 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

90,519 mi
Last recorded90,519 miles
Recorded on23 May 2017
Typical for 2001 Suzuki Swift49,285 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLR51 MDN
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine993cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 May 2017 90,519 miles
Fail 19 May 2017 90,719 miles

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

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

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings jacking point (6.1.B.2)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 16 May 2016 85,371 miles

Offside Rear tyre perished

Pass 18 May 2015 80,703 miles

o/s/r tyre starting to perish

Fail 18 May 2015 80,703 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

o/s/r tyre starting to perish

Pass 12 May 2014 74,529 miles

both rear tyres perished to max

Fail 12 May 2014 74,529 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

both rear tyres perished to max

Pass 18 May 2013 68,090 miles

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

Fail 18 May 2013 68,090 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 12 May 2012 63,350 miles
Pass 13 May 2011 57,064 miles

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

Pass 15 May 2010 50,868 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Pass 16 May 2009 46,009 miles
Pass 21 May 2008 41,047 miles

left side rear tyre sidewalls are in very poor condition

right side rear tyre sidewalls are showing signs of perishing

Fail 14 May 2008 41,047 miles

Front registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

left side rear tyre sidewalls are in very poor condition

right side rear tyre sidewalls are showing signs of perishing

Pass 11 May 2007 33,654 miles
Pass 12 May 2006 26,083 miles

front tyres low on tread

some corrosion of exhaust

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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LR51 MDN is a 2001 Suzuki Swift in Blue with a 993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

Across all 2001 Suzuki Swift models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.6% with a typical mileage of 49,285 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 LR51 MDN, 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 25 years old, this Suzuki Swift is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was LR51 MDN registered?

LR51 MDN is a 2001 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 20 September 2001.

Is LR51 MDN safe to buy?

The MOT history for LR51 MDN shows 17 tests with a 70.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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