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R241 NES

1997 Suzuki Swift

Green Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Feb 2012
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

86,935 mi
Last recorded86,935 miles
Recorded on22 Feb 2011
Typical for 1997 Suzuki Swift58,844 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR241 NES
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Feb 2011 86,935 miles

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

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Oil leak

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

n/s/r inner wheel arch corroded

o/s inner sill, n/s inner sill repair and heavy underseal

repairs and underseal to underside of vehicle

Fail 14 Feb 2011 86,935 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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)

Shock absorber casing corroded externally so the unit does not function (2.7.2a)

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

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Oil leak

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

n/s/r inner wheel arch corroded

o/s inner sill, n/s inner sill repair and heavy underseal

Fail 24 Jan 2011 86,809 miles

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

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

Offside Front Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 16 Jan 2010 79,210 miles

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

Offside Rear Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 16 Jan 2010 79,210 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 16 Jan 2009 71,528 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2008 63,115 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2008 63,115 miles

Front Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 3 Jan 2007 49,819 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2007 49,819 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Jan 2006 40,280 miles

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

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

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

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

slight binding on offside front brake

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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R241 NES is a 1997 Suzuki Swift in Green with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 R241 NES, 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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R241 NES is a 1997 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 15 December 1997.

Is R241 NES safe to buy?

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