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R511 YKL

1997 Suzuki Swift

White Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jul 2013
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

56,025 mi
Last recorded56,025 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2012
Typical for 1997 Suzuki Swift58,844 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR511 YKL
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2012 56,025 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2012 56,025 miles

Nearside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 22 Jul 2011 54,634 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2010 51,762 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 28 Apr 2009 47,147 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2009 47,147 miles

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

Pass 15 May 2008 42,115 miles

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

o-s rear tyre side wall cracked

Pass 2 May 2007 34,926 miles
Fail 1 May 2007 34,926 miles

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

advise rear tyres cracking on side walls

Pass 16 May 2006 28,693 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

all tyres showing signs of age. fuel cap tho` sealing,should be standard cap.

Pass 11 Jul 2005 28,571 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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R511 YKL is a 1997 Suzuki Swift in White with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 R511 YKL, 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 R511 YKL registered?

R511 YKL is a 1997 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 23 August 1997.

Is R511 YKL safe to buy?

The MOT history for R511 YKL shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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