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R266 DJW

1997 Suzuki Swift

Blue Petrol 993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Apr 2011
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

77,926 mi
Last recorded77,926 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2010
Typical for 1997 Suzuki Swift58,844 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR266 DJW
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine993cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2010 77,926 miles

slight exhaust blow from mid section joint

Fail 26 Mar 2010 77,926 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

slight exhaust blow from mid section joint

Pass 28 Apr 2009 73,902 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Number Plate Deteriorated

N/s Front Tyre Wall Deteriorared. STRONGLY ADVISE TO RENEW

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

O/s Front Tyre Wall Deteriorated. STRONGLY ADVISE TO RENEW

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

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

Battery insecure

Fail 25 Apr 2009 73,902 miles

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

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Number Plate Deteriorated

N/s Front Tyre Wall Deteriorared. STRONGLY ADVISE TO RENEW

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

O/s Front Tyre Wall Deteriorated. STRONGLY ADVISE TO RENEW

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

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

STRONGLY ADVISE FULL BRAKE CHECK

Battery insecure

Pass 22 Jan 2008 71,036 miles

both rear tyres rubber carcass deteriating

Pass 1 Feb 2007 62,033 miles

Battery insecure

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

some welding carried out to floor pan

Fail 23 Jan 2007 62,021 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Battery insecure

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

rear wiper blade missing

some welding carried out to the floor pan

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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R266 DJW is a 1997 Suzuki Swift in Blue with a 993cc 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 R266 DJW, 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 R266 DJW registered?

R266 DJW is a 1997 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 29 August 1997.

Is R266 DJW safe to buy?

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