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R417 YRP

1997 Suzuki Swift

White Petrol 993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Mar 2016
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

17,937 mi
Last recorded17,937 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2015
Typical for 1997 Suzuki Swift58,844 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR417 YRP
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine993cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2015 17,937 miles

Front crossmember corroded not within a prescribed area

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

Fail 27 Feb 2015 17,935 miles

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Front crossmember corroded not within a prescribed area

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

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

Pass 11 Nov 2013 9,512 miles

Front radiator crossmember badly corroded not within a prescribed area

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

Nearside and Offside rear inner sills corroding

Nearside outer sill corroding

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

Pass 5 Nov 2012 3,511 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside and Offside rear inner sills corroding

Radiator crossmember corroding

Pass 4 Nov 2011 2,702 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 3 Nov 2010 1,873 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2010 1,868 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 5 Oct 2009 431 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2009 376 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

BOTH FRONT COIL SPRINGS CORRODED

EMISSIONS CARRIED OUT ON DEFAULT LIMITS

SLIGHT CORROSION ON FRONT INNER BRAKE DISCS

Pass 19 Sep 2008 92,514 miles

slight leak at rear silencer and rattle

small hole in n/s/f outer cv boot

Pass 23 Sep 2007 85,860 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2007 85,809 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Sep 2006 78,762 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2006 78,736 miles

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

n/s/f outer c.v. boot cracked

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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R417 YRP is a 1997 Suzuki Swift in White with a 993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 R417 YRP, 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 R417 YRP registered?

R417 YRP is a 1997 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 23 August 1997.

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