MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
13,332 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Brake load sensing valve stiff (3.6.E.3)
Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
front crossmember corroded
repair to o/s door mirror
high level brake light not working
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Brake load sensing valve stiff (3.6.E.3)
Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
front crossmember corroded
repair to o/s door mirror
high level brake light not working
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Inner Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Nearside Inner Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Inner Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Offside Inner Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
corrosion to both rear inner wheel arches
front x member corroded
nearside front tyre getting low wearing on edges
slight bind offside rear brake
temp repair to offside wing mirror
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
offside rear outer door handle broken
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
corrosion to offside front floor
high level brake light inoperative
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
Front Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3) DANGEROUS
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
vehicle becoming corroded on underside of vehicle
Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image too far to the right (1.6.B4)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)
Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2) DANGEROUS
cut in n/s/f tyre sidewall
How Reliable is the Suzuki Swift?
Based on 2,247,517 MOT tests across 189,488 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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R389 FAP is a 1997 Suzuki Swift in Blue with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.
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 R389 FAP, 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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R389 FAP is a 1997 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 24 October 1997.
Is R389 FAP safe to buy?
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