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R61 AEX

1997 Suzuki Swift

Turquoise Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Aug 2011
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

24,119 mi
Last recorded24,119 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2011
Typical for 1997 Suzuki Swift58,844 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR61 AEX
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year1997
ColourTurquoise
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Fail 27 Aug 2011 24,119 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching badly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

exhaust cat flange corroded

front cross member corroded and holed

n/s mirror glass loose

rear silencer corroded

Pass 14 Aug 2010 15,856 miles

ADVISE - RADIATOR LEAKING

ADVISE - REAR INNER SILLS CORRODED

ADVISE - SLIGHT BLOW FROM CENTRE FLANGE

Pass 10 Aug 2009 97,308 miles

Advise: Advanced corrosion in many area's

Fail 8 Aug 2009 97,308 miles

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

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

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

Advise: Advanced corrosion in many area's

Pass 2 Aug 2008 74,609 miles

o/s/r inner sill corroded

Pass 2 Aug 2007 59,685 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2006 45,553 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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R61 AEX is a 1997 Suzuki Swift in Turquoise with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 R61 AEX, 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 R61 AEX registered?

R61 AEX is a 1997 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 29 August 1997.

Is R61 AEX safe to buy?

The MOT history for R61 AEX shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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