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R408 CDU

1997 Suzuki Swift

Red Petrol 993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Feb 2011
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

14,490 mi
Last recorded14,490 miles
Recorded on7 Feb 2010
Typical for 1997 Suzuki Swift58,844 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR408 CDU
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine993cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Feb 2010 14,490 miles

EMISSIONS FLUCTUATED BUT WITHTIN LIMITS AND MET REQUIREMENTS AT TIME OF TEST

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

JUST ACCEPTABLE WELDING REPAIRS TO PRESCRIBED AREAS

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

REAR BRAKE APPLICATION JUST EVEN MAY NEED ADJUSTMENTS OR REPAIRS

SUSPENSION BUSHES DETERIORATING BUT NOT RESULTING IN ANY EXCESS MOVEMENT

WELDING REPAIRS COVERED

Fail 4 Feb 2010 14,250 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incomplete (1.5.A1b)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

alternator belt split

front tyres down to wear bars-close to legal limit

radiator leaking

Pass 4 Feb 2009 98,001 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 22 Jan 2008 88,674 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

Fail 22 Jan 2008 88,674 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

Pass 23 Jan 2007 82,062 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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R408 CDU is a 1997 Suzuki Swift in Red with a 993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 R408 CDU, 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 R408 CDU registered?

R408 CDU is a 1997 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 30 September 1997.

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