MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
88,789 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
surface corrosion underside of vehicle plus around both side inner sills and nsr lower quarter panel
Nearside Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Offside Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)
Centre Front Oil leak engine ()
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion Around rear arm mounts. (6.1.B.2)
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded metal brake pipe feeds to limiter vavle (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded metal brake pipe feeds to limiter vavle (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
How Reliable is the Suzuki Swift?
Based on 2,247,517 MOT tests across 189,488 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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R501 NWP is a 1997 Suzuki Swift in White with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.
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 R501 NWP, 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 R501 NWP registered?
R501 NWP is a 1997 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 18 September 1997.
Is R501 NWP safe to buy?
The MOT history for R501 NWP shows 22 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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