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R377 TPO

1997 Suzuki Swift

Blue Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jul 2014
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

26,971 mi
Last recorded26,971 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2013
Typical for 1997 Suzuki Swift58,844 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR377 TPO
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2013 26,971 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2012 25,934 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Slight fluid weap from power steering rack

Fail 1 Mar 2012 25,934 miles

Nearside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Nearside rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Nail in nearside front tyre

Slight fluid weap from power steering rack

Pass 13 Oct 2010 25,566 miles

Nearside rear brake binding slightly

Pass 13 Oct 2009 24,711 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2008 23,713 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2007 22,667 miles

nearside front tyre,nearside rear tyre and offside front tyres getting low wearing on outer edges

Pass 10 Oct 2006 21,742 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2005 20,426 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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R377 TPO is a 1997 Suzuki Swift in Blue with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 R377 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was R377 TPO registered?

R377 TPO is a 1997 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 15 October 1997.

Is R377 TPO safe to buy?

The MOT history for R377 TPO shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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