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R402 VAV

1997 Suzuki Swift

Blue Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Apr 2011
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

97,285 mi
Last recorded97,285 miles
Recorded on26 Apr 2011
Typical for 1997 Suzuki Swift58,844 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR402 VAV
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Fail 26 Apr 2011 97,285 miles

Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

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

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

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is deliberately modified which significantly reduces the original strength (5.2.6)

both front outer cv gaiters detiorating

nail in offside rear tyre

offside front flexi hose ferrial corroded

slight leak from power steering pump

slight movement nearside front lower ball joint

Pass 29 Apr 2010 88,926 miles

ENGINE OIL LEVEL LOW,FRONT REGISTRATION STARTING TO BECOME INSECURE,FUEL CAP SEAL DETIORATING.

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

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

REFERENCE BODY AND STRUCTURE,FRONT CROSS MEMBER RADIATOR SUPPORT AREA IS CORRODED AND HOLED, REAR FUEL TANK METAL PIPES RUSTY,SECTIONS FLOOR AND GENERAL UNDER SIDE COMPONANTS RUSTY

Fail 28 Apr 2010 88,926 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

ENGINE OIL LEVEL LOW,FRONT REGISTRATION STARTING TO BECOME INSECURE,FUEL CAP SEAL DETIORATING.

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

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

REFERENCE BODY AND STRUCTURE,FRONT CROSS MEMBER RADIATOR SUPPORT AREA IS CORRODED AND HOLED, REAR FUEL TANK METAL PIPES RUSTY,SECTIONS FLOOR AND GENERAL UNDER SIDE COMPONANTS RUSTY

Pass 24 Nov 2008 79,601 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2008 79,601 miles

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

Offside Outer Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Coolant leak

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

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Oil leak

Pass 17 Nov 2007 76,562 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2006 73,807 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2006 73,807 miles

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

nearside rear tyre is on the legal limit & the offside rear tyre is close to the limit.

Pass 18 Nov 2005 70,603 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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R402 VAV 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 55.6%.

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 R402 VAV, 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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R402 VAV is a 1997 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 1 August 1997.

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