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R249 WTW

1997 Suzuki Swift

Blue Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Dec 2019
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

99,694 mi
Last recorded99,694 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2018
Typical for 1997 Suzuki Swift58,844 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR249 WTW
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2018 99,694 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2017 94,839 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2016 90,269 miles

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Fail 11 Nov 2016 90,269 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

oil leak

Pass 13 Nov 2015 85,008 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2015 85,008 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 13 Nov 2014 80,114 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2014 80,114 miles

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

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Oil leak

Pass 12 Nov 2013 75,538 miles

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

Fail 12 Nov 2013 75,538 miles

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 15 Nov 2012 72,760 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2012 72,760 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 15 Nov 2011 69,668 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2010 66,850 miles

Oil leak

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

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

Pass 17 Nov 2009 63,670 miles

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

Pass 13 Nov 2008 60,333 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2007 57,298 miles

Offside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 11 Dec 2007 57,298 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2007 54,854 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2006 50,762 miles

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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R249 WTW is a 1997 Suzuki Swift in Blue with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 R249 WTW, 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 R249 WTW registered?

R249 WTW is a 1997 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 15 August 1997.

Is R249 WTW safe to buy?

The MOT history for R249 WTW shows 20 tests with a 70% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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