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R354 ANB

1997 Suzuki Swift

White Petrol 993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jun 2011
Tests9 (4 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate44.4%

Mileage

20,079 mi
Last recorded20,079 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2010
Typical for 1997 Suzuki Swift58,844 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR354 ANB
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine993cc

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MOT History

4 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2010 20,079 miles

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

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 pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

Fail 28 Apr 2010 19,424 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

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 pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

Pass 9 Apr 2009 7,614 miles

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

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

c/v joint knocking

Fail 3 Apr 2009 7,245 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

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

c/v joint knocking

Fail 21 Mar 2009 6,757 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

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

Pass 26 Mar 2008 94,169 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2008 94,157 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Jan 2007 76,860 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2007 76,414 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint is excessively worn (2.5.C.1b)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Oil filter corroded & leaking oil

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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R354 ANB is a 1997 Suzuki Swift in White with a 993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 44.4%.

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 R354 ANB, 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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R354 ANB is a 1997 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 30 September 1997.

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