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R58 TMS

1997 Suzuki Swift

Turquoise Petrol 993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Sep 2007
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

84,481 mi
Last recorded84,481 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2006
Typical for 1997 Suzuki Swift58,844 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR58 TMS
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year1997
ColourTurquoise
Fuel typePetrol
Engine993cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Fail 2 Sep 2006 84,481 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

sun strip encroaching swept area of wind screen

Pass 2 Sep 2006 84,481 miles

sun strip encroaching swept area of wind screen

Pass 17 Sep 2005 74,291 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2005 74,288 miles

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

Nearside Lower Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

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

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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R58 TMS is a 1997 Suzuki Swift in Turquoise with a 993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 R58 TMS, 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

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What year was R58 TMS registered?

R58 TMS is a 1997 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 29 August 1997.

Is R58 TMS safe to buy?

The MOT history for R58 TMS shows 4 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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