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R26 URD

1997 Suzuki Swift

Blue Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 May 2018
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

82,087 mi
Last recorded82,087 miles
Recorded on2 May 2017
Typical for 1997 Suzuki Swift58,844 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR26 URD
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 2 May 2017 82,087 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 6 May 2016 80,524 miles

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

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Rear fuel pipe corroded

Fail 25 Apr 2016 80,458 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Rear fuel pipe corroded

Pass 28 Apr 2015 78,186 miles

Corrosion starting rear of n/s sill

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 28 Apr 2015 78,186 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Corrosion starting rear of n/s sill

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 30 Apr 2014 75,144 miles

Faults starting both rear lights

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 30 Apr 2014 75,144 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Faults starting both rear lights

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 17 Apr 2013 71,422 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

n/s/r tyre is low on tread & in poor condition.

Fail 17 Apr 2013 71,418 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

n/s/r tyre is low on tread & in poor condition.

Pass 19 Apr 2012 68,993 miles

o/s/f flexi hose perished

o/s/f outer cv boot perished

Fail 3 Apr 2012 68,985 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

o/s/f flexi hose perished

o/s/f outer cv boot perished

Fail 6 Jul 2011 65,540 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Pass 6 Jul 2011 65,540 miles

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

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

Fail 31 Aug 2010 57,355 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 31 Aug 2010 57,355 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2009 43,691 miles

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

Pass 22 May 2008 34,163 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2007 30,256 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2006 29,220 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2005 24,353 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2005 24,349 miles

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

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

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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R26 URD is a 1997 Suzuki Swift in Blue with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 R26 URD, 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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R26 URD is a 1997 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 1 August 1997.

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