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R576 VEV

1997 Suzuki Swift

Blue Petrol 993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Mar 2017
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

43,360 mi
Last recorded43,360 miles
Recorded on2 Mar 2016
Typical for 1997 Suzuki Swift58,844 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR576 VEV
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine993cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Mar 2016 43,360 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 2 Mar 2016 43,360 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 22 Feb 2016 43,351 miles

Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings os floor pan (6.1.B.2)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 23 Feb 2015 43,315 miles

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 1 Mar 2014 43,166 miles

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 17 May 2012 41,307 miles
Pass 11 May 2011 40,248 miles
Pass 12 May 2010 39,105 miles
Fail 12 May 2010 39,105 miles

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

Pass 8 Jul 2009 37,740 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2009 37,740 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 22 Jul 2008 36,042 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2008 36,042 miles

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

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

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

Pass 17 Jul 2007 32,643 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2006 31,228 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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R576 VEV is a 1997 Suzuki Swift in Blue with a 993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 R576 VEV, 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 R576 VEV registered?

R576 VEV is a 1997 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 1 August 1997.

Is R576 VEV safe to buy?

The MOT history for R576 VEV shows 15 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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