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R217 CMX

1997 Suzuki Swift

Purple Petrol 993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Dec 2017
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

43,065 mi
Last recorded43,065 miles
Recorded on22 Dec 2016
Typical for 1997 Suzuki Swift58,844 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR217 CMX
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year1997
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine993cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Dec 2016 43,065 miles

Nearside Front bottom ball joint has slight play

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

Offside Front bottom ball joint has slight play

underside of car has slight corrosion all over

Pass 22 Dec 2015 31,934 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2014 18,644 miles

corrosion to front panel

Pass 13 Dec 2013 12,837 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2012 109,221 miles

Offside Inner Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

offside front bumper damaged

Pass 19 Nov 2011 101,652 miles

Nearside Inner Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Inner Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Inner Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

front offside bumper damaged

nearside front tyre perished

Pass 7 Dec 2010 91,548 miles

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

Pass 9 Dec 2009 86,500 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2007 81,429 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2006 75,673 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2006 75,673 miles

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

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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R217 CMX is a 1997 Suzuki Swift in Purple with a 993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 R217 CMX, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was R217 CMX registered?

R217 CMX is a 1997 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 13 December 1997.

Is R217 CMX safe to buy?

The MOT history for R217 CMX shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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