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R48 TKN

1997 Suzuki Swift

Red Petrol 993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Dec 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

93,307 mi
Last recorded93,307 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2016
Typical for 1997 Suzuki Swift58,844 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR48 TKN
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine993cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2016 93,307 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded both o/s & n/s (3.6.B.2c)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

oil leaks

Fail 30 Nov 2016 93,307 miles

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded both o/s & n/s (3.6.B.2c)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

oil leaks

Pass 20 Nov 2015 88,934 miles

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

Pass 16 Dec 2014 84,608 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

rear bumper damaged

Fail 27 Nov 2014 84,600 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is severely distorted (5.2.6)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

rear bumper damaged and protudes

Pass 25 Nov 2013 81,355 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2012 76,616 miles

both front tyres are worn close to limit (DEXTERO 155/70R13 T)

both rear tyres are down to approx. 3mm of tread

minor leak of exhaust gases

radiator is corroded

rear registration plate is damaged

underside of vehicle is corroded

Pass 12 Nov 2011 68,765 miles

chip in windscreen

damage to o/s/r wheel arch

rear number plate deteriating

security of n/s/f mirror

Pass 6 Nov 2010 60,067 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2010 59,909 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 position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 28 Oct 2009 50,526 miles

n/s/f mirror damaged

rear number plate starting to deteriate

slight gearbox fluid leak

Pass 26 Nov 2008 44,713 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 19 Nov 2007 41,570 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

front numbewr plate deteriorating

Pass 19 Nov 2007 41,570 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

front numbewr plate deteriorating

Pass 23 Nov 2006 36,704 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

nearside front indicator lamp 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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R48 TKN is a 1997 Suzuki Swift in Red with a 993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 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 R48 TKN, 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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R48 TKN is a 1997 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 17 October 1997.

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