MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
97,285 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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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
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
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
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
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.
How Reliable is the Suzuki Swift?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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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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What year was R402 VAV registered?
R402 VAV is a 1997 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 1 August 1997.
Is R402 VAV safe to buy?
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