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R527 TCR

1997 Suzuki Swift

Blue Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jan 2010
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

25,658 mi
Last recorded25,658 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2009
Typical for 1997 Suzuki Swift58,844 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR527 TCR
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2009 25,658 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

nearside rear tyre quite worn

offside rear wheel bearing noisy

radiator leaking

Pass 29 Jan 2008 11,497 miles

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

both rear tyres perishing

front brake pads low

headlamp aims on min

Fail 29 Jan 2008 11,497 miles

Front registration plate letter/figure incomplete (6.3.1c)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

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

both rear tyres perishing

front brake pads low

headlamp aims on min

Fail 30 Jan 2007 96,376 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) obviously incorrectly positioned (1.1.A.3a)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) obviously incorrectly positioned (1.1.A.3a)

Strongly adv,Full brake inspection, Front number plate cracked, unable to inspect parts of brake system,plastic covers.

Pass 30 Jan 2007 96,376 miles

Strongly adv,Full brake inspection, Front number plate cracked, unable to inspect parts of brake system,plastic covers.

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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R527 TCR is a 1997 Suzuki Swift in Blue with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 R527 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.

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What year was R527 TCR registered?

R527 TCR is a 1997 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 17 September 1997.

Is R527 TCR safe to buy?

The MOT history for R527 TCR shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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