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R541 PAO

1997 Suzuki Swift

Red Petrol 993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Feb 2009
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

48,867 mi
Last recorded48,867 miles
Recorded on22 Feb 2008
Typical for 1997 Suzuki Swift58,844 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR541 PAO
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine993cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Feb 2008 48,867 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2007 48,656 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Fail 15 Feb 2007 48,611 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 1 Feb 2006 41,310 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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R541 PAO is a 1997 Suzuki Swift in Red with a 993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 R541 PAO, 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 R541 PAO?

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What year was R541 PAO registered?

R541 PAO is a 1997 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 6 August 1997.

Is R541 PAO safe to buy?

The MOT history for R541 PAO shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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