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R360 TPO

1997 Suzuki Swift

Blue Petrol 993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2015
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

86,099 mi
Last recorded86,099 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2014
Typical for 1997 Suzuki Swift58,844 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR360 TPO
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine993cc

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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2014 86,099 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2014 86,099 miles

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 1 Feb 2013 78,949 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2013 78,949 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 21 Feb 2012 72,560 miles

n/s/f tyre is perished

slight play to n/s rack end

both front brakes are slightly binding

Fail 21 Feb 2012 72,560 miles

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

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

both front brakes are slightly binding

n/s/f tyre is perished

slight play to n/s rack end

Fail 17 Feb 2011 64,009 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

N/S Inner CV Gaiter split

N/S/R Tyre perished

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

Oil leak

Pass 17 Feb 2011 64,009 miles

N/S Inner CV Gaiter split

N/S/R Tyre perished

Oil leak

Pass 17 Mar 2010 53,146 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

offside front and nearside rear tyres starting to perish

Fail 17 Mar 2010 53,146 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

offside front and nearside rear tyres starting to perish

Pass 27 Jun 2008 52,603 miles

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

O/S/Rear tyre slightly perished

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

Pass 27 Jun 2007 46,110 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Oil leak

offside rear tyre slightly perished and close to limit

rear brake hose ferruls slightly corroded

Fail 27 Jun 2007 46,110 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nail in nearside front tyre

Oil leak

offside rear tyre slightly perished and close to limit

rear brake hose ferruls slightly corroded

Pass 13 Jun 2006 39,716 miles

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

Fail 13 Jun 2006 39,716 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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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R360 TPO is a 1997 Suzuki Swift in Blue with a 993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

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 R360 TPO, 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 R360 TPO registered?

R360 TPO is a 1997 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 19 August 1997.

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