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R238 CNA

1997 Suzuki Swift

Green Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Apr 2011
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

96,173 mi
Last recorded96,173 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2010
Typical for 1997 Suzuki Swift58,844 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR238 CNA
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2010 96,173 miles

osr and nsr wheel bearinggs have minor movement

Fail 19 Apr 2010 96,169 miles

Offside Rear coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Pass 28 Mar 2009 95,656 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

engine tappetty

fuel pipes corroded in places

Fail 28 Mar 2009 95,656 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

engine tappetty

fuel pipes corroded in places

Pass 28 Sep 2007 90,695 miles

Offside outer cv boot cracking.

Pass 7 Sep 2006 77,811 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 7 Sep 2006 77,811 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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R238 CNA is a 1997 Suzuki Swift in Green with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 R238 CNA, 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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What year was R238 CNA registered?

R238 CNA is a 1997 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 17 October 1997.

Is R238 CNA safe to buy?

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