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R509 RSN

1997 Suzuki Swift

Turquoise Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jul 2014
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

45,635 mi
Last recorded45,635 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2013
Typical for 1997 Suzuki Swift58,844 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR509 RSN
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year1997
ColourTurquoise
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2013 45,635 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2013 45,634 miles

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

Pass 5 Jul 2012 40,555 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2012 40,555 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 10 Jul 2011 33,657 miles

front brake discs slightly worn

Fail 10 Jul 2011 33,657 miles

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

front brake discs slightly worn

Pass 26 May 2010 28,406 miles

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

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

Fail 22 May 2010 28,364 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 22 May 2009 23,256 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2008 22,551 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2007 22,102 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2006 21,387 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2006 21,387 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Front Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a) DANGEROUS

Advise Only , off side rear and near side rear suspension arms heavy corrosion

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Pass 29 Jun 2005 20,817 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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R509 RSN is a 1997 Suzuki Swift in Turquoise with a 1,298cc 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 R509 RSN, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was R509 RSN registered?

R509 RSN is a 1997 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 24 November 1997.

Is R509 RSN safe to buy?

The MOT history for R509 RSN shows 14 tests with a 64.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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