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R228 SDT

1997 Suzuki Swift

Turquoise Petrol 993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Nov 2017
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

53,836 mi
Last recorded53,836 miles
Recorded on1 Nov 2016
Typical for 1997 Suzuki Swift58,844 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR228 SDT
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year1997
ColourTurquoise
Fuel typePetrol
Engine993cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 1 Nov 2016 53,836 miles

both front seat belts slow to retract

general corrosion to the underside of vehicle

Fail 1 Nov 2016 53,830 miles

Brake pedal creeps down while the pedal is held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded floor pan (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking wheel cylinder (3.6.A.1)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded floor pan (2.4.A.3)

both front seat belts slow to retract

general corrosion to the underside of vehicle

Pass 4 Nov 2015 52,316 miles

corrosion all under vehicle

Fail 3 Nov 2015 52,311 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded floor (5.2.6)

corrosion all under vehicle

Pass 9 Oct 2014 51,015 miles

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

Offside Outer Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

corrosion on all suspension parts

n/s/f brake binding slightly

Pass 1 Oct 2013 49,864 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 30 Sep 2013 49,864 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 27 Sep 2012 48,384 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2011 47,245 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2011 47,245 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 13 Sep 2010 46,118 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

offside front fog light not working

rear wiper blade worn

Fail 13 Sep 2010 46,116 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

offside front fog light not working

rear wiper blade worn

Pass 1 Oct 2009 44,821 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2009 44,821 miles

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Front tyre treads worn on outer edges, advise four wheel alignment

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

Nearside front wiper starting to smear windscreen

Offside front fog lamp innop

Offside front wiper starting to smear windscreen

Offside rear light lens damaged

Offside rear tyre in poor condition (cracked heavily)

Rear wiper completely split

Pass 29 Sep 2008 43,570 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2008 43,545 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 19 Sep 2007 42,120 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2006 40,338 miles

rear tyre sidewalls starting to crack

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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R228 SDT is a 1997 Suzuki Swift in Turquoise with a 993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 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 R228 SDT, 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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R228 SDT is a 1997 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 1 August 1997.

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