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R593 JUA

1997 Suzuki Swift

Blue Petrol 993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Feb 2016
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

71,504 mi
Last recorded71,504 miles
Recorded on21 Feb 2015
Typical for 1997 Suzuki Swift58,844 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR593 JUA
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine993cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 21 Feb 2015 71,504 miles

BOTH SIDES FRONT BRAKES SLIGHTLY GRABBING

Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 10 Jan 2015 71,480 miles

Centre Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Pass 30 Nov 2013 70,178 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2013 70,170 miles

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

Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Pass 6 Dec 2012 68,159 miles

Nearside Rear Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Rear Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Oil leak

Fail 28 Nov 2012 68,159 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Rear Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Oil leak

Pass 24 Aug 2011 62,480 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2011 62,473 miles

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

front wipers split but still clearing

Pass 7 Aug 2010 56,185 miles

FRONT NUMBER PLATE CRACKED.

NSF CHASSIS SECTION STARTING TO CORRODE.

NSR OUTER SILL CORRODING.

Pass 27 Aug 2009 49,762 miles

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

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

Fail 19 Aug 2008 42,057 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Valve stem seriously misaligned (4.1.D.1e)

Pass 19 Aug 2008 42,057 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2007 35,644 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2007 35,644 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Aug 2006 29,581 miles

advise n/s mirror slight damaged

Pass 31 Aug 2005 25,595 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2005 25,593 miles

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

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

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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R593 JUA is a 1997 Suzuki Swift in Blue with a 993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 R593 JUA, 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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R593 JUA is a 1997 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 29 August 1997.

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