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R270 UNN

1997 Suzuki Swift

Red Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jul 2015
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

71,050 mi
Last recorded71,050 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2014
Typical for 1997 Suzuki Swift58,844 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR270 UNN
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2014 71,050 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 21 Jul 2014 71,050 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

front exhaust system deteriorated

Pass 1 Aug 2013 64,304 miles

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

Pass 24 Sep 2012 62,885 miles

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

advise exhaust heatshield loose.

Fail 24 Sep 2012 62,885 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view (8.2.1c)

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

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

advise exhaust heatshield loose.

Pass 26 Sep 2011 60,754 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2011 60,754 miles

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

Pass 21 Sep 2010 59,349 miles

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

Fail 21 Sep 2010 59,349 miles

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

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

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

Pass 21 Sep 2009 57,611 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2009 57,611 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Sep 2008 55,512 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2008 55,512 miles

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

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 21 Sep 2007 52,834 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2007 52,832 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Sep 2006 47,950 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2005 43,321 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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R270 UNN is a 1997 Suzuki Swift in Red with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 R270 UNN, 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 R270 UNN registered?

R270 UNN is a 1997 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 24 September 1997.

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