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R35 URD

1997 Suzuki Swift

White Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Aug 2018
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

98,691 mi
Last recorded98,691 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2017
Typical for 1997 Suzuki Swift58,844 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR35 URD
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2017 98,691 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 9 Aug 2016 94,294 miles

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules middle ferrule of hose (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 21 Jul 2015 89,336 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2015 89,336 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Aug 2014 84,595 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2014 84,595 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 19 Aug 2013 78,064 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2012 70,155 miles

Front Lower Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

advise internal catalyst baffles resignating

Pass 2 Aug 2011 59,157 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2010 54,305 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2009 52,301 miles

nearside rear passengers door will not open using inner handle

Fail 14 Aug 2009 52,301 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

nearside rear passengers door will not open using inner handle

Pass 20 Aug 2008 49,472 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2007 45,267 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2006 41,472 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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R35 URD is a 1997 Suzuki Swift in White with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 R35 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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What year was R35 URD registered?

R35 URD is a 1997 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 1 August 1997.

Is R35 URD safe to buy?

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