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R354 VBU

1997 Suzuki Swift

Turquoise Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Mar 2011
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

66,297 mi
Last recorded66,297 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2010
Typical for 1997 Suzuki Swift58,844 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR354 VBU
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year1997
ColourTurquoise
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2010 66,297 miles

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

light corrosion to both front floors mid floors to sills and both front floor chassis

Pass 18 Mar 2009 51,845 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Mar 2008 44,058 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2008 44,058 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 Mar 2007 38,728 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2007 38,728 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.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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R354 VBU is a 1997 Suzuki Swift in Turquoise with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 R354 VBU, 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 R354 VBU registered?

R354 VBU is a 1997 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 3 September 1997.

Is R354 VBU safe to buy?

The MOT history for R354 VBU shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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