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R513 TCR

1997 Suzuki Swift

White Petrol 993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Aug 2013
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

69,194 mi
Last recorded69,194 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2012
Typical for 1997 Suzuki Swift58,844 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR513 TCR
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine993cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2012 69,194 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2012 69,194 miles

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

Pass 30 Aug 2011 65,647 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2011 65,647 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nail in nearside front tyre

Pass 20 Aug 2010 61,972 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Aug 2009 57,924 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2008 54,168 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 28 Aug 2008 54,168 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2007 50,050 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

unable to open n/s/r door from inside

Pass 20 Aug 2007 50,050 miles

unable to open n/s/r door from inside

Pass 30 Aug 2006 45,215 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2006 45,215 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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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R513 TCR is a 1997 Suzuki Swift in White with a 993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 R513 TCR, 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

How do I check the history of R513 TCR?

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What year was R513 TCR registered?

R513 TCR is a 1997 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 13 September 1997.

Is R513 TCR safe to buy?

The MOT history for R513 TCR shows 12 tests with a 58.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does R513 TCR have outstanding finance?

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