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N26 PMS

1997 Suzuki Swift

Turquoise Petrol 993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Apr 2027
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

91,024 mi
Last recorded91,024 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2026
Typical for 1997 Suzuki Swift58,844 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN26 PMS
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year1997
ColourTurquoise
Fuel typePetrol
Engine993cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 25 Apr 2026 91,024 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2026 91,023 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 30 Apr 2025 88,450 miles

Coil spring corroded Both Front (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front lower arm rear bushes worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both rear arm bushes worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear tyres heavily cracked and perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 28 Apr 2025 88,446 miles

Offside Front Lower Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Outer Sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Coil spring corroded Both Front (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front lower arm rear bushes worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both rear arm bushes worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear tyres heavily cracked and perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 30 Apr 2024 87,027 miles

Front Service brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 26 Apr 2024 87,010 miles

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Service brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 28 Apr 2023 86,832 miles

Nearside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Lower Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting damaged but its strength is not seriously reduced (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear floor pans rusty

Pass 28 Apr 2022 86,462 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2022 86,458 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Pass 27 Apr 2021 86,118 miles

Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sills corroded plated and welded (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Fuel Pipe/s corroded above fuel filter ()

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Apr 2019 85,484 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2019 85,484 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 9 May 2018 84,926 miles

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

Coolant leak Radiator minor ()

Front coil spring corroded o/s - n/s (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak Gearbox ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) o/s - n/s ()

extensive repairs to underbody and floors

extensive underbody corrosion

Fail 26 Apr 2018 84,925 miles

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 (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Coolant leak Radiator minor ()

Front coil spring corroded o/s - n/s (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak Gearbox ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) o/s - n/s ()

Pass 26 Apr 2017 84,015 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

front floors corroded

Pass 28 Apr 2016 81,461 miles

STEERING RACK WORN

Pass 14 Apr 2015 80,395 miles

exhaust corroded

front springs corroded

n/s headlight on lower limit

steering rack worn

Fail 14 Apr 2015 80,395 miles

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

exhaust corroded

front springs corroded

n/s headlight on lower limit

steering rack worn

Pass 24 May 2013 76,365 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.D.2c)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

front discs in poor condition

rear cross member and suspension heavily corroded

Pass 11 May 2012 75,722 miles

front tyres wearing low

rear suspension corroded

Pass 12 May 2011 74,420 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.D.2c)

corrosion on all floor areas

corrosion on coil springs and suspension componants

corrosion on front brake discs

exhaust front pipe pin holed and heavily corroded, and slightly leaking

front lower suspension arm rear bushes heavily perished and starting to split

oil around gearbox

rear tyres worn heavily on edges, and front tyres are worn down close ti tread wear bars, and are perishing

slight freeplay in steering

Pass 11 May 2010 73,764 miles

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

both number plates deteriorating

bottom of windscreen frosting

gearbox oil leaks

nearside front tyre worn on outer edge

rear footbrake efforts low and just acceptable

slight corossion to front brake discs

slight exhaust blow at front (just acceptable)

Pass 13 May 2008 71,667 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2007 70,368 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2005 67,857 miles

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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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N26 PMS is a 1997 Suzuki Swift in Turquoise with a 993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 N26 PMS, 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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N26 PMS is a 1997 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 4 April 1997.

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