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R657 OCH

1997 Fiat Swift

White Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jul 2026
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

65,557 mi
Last recorded65,557 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2025
Typical for 1997 Fiat Swift65,557 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR657 OCH
MakeFiat
ModelSwift
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Jul 2025 65,557 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Jul 2025 65,552 miles

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced chassis leg (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Jul 2024 62,734 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2023 60,473 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2023 60,473 miles

Front Lower Electrical wiring insecure and in contact with sharp edges Starter motor wiring insecure and in contact with radiator cross-member sharp edges. (4.11 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure cracking or perishing to cords (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 4 Jul 2022 59,269 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2021 57,605 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 9 Jun 2020 55,317 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2020 55,294 miles

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Front Wheel bearing has slight play both sides (5.1.3 (a) (i))

engine oil leaks

Pass 20 May 2019 53,377 miles

Front Wheel bearing has slight play both sides (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 16 May 2019 53,360 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting inner chassis leg (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Front Wheel bearing has slight play both sides (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 14 May 2018 52,290 miles
Pass 23 May 2017 51,066 miles

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

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

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

Pass 24 May 2016 49,326 miles
Pass 28 May 2015 48,555 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Fail 13 May 2015 48,550 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is deliberately modified which significantly reduces the original strength (2.4.A.3) DANGEROUS

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 7 May 2014 47,804 miles

inner steps and chassis corroded

slight play in the ront wheel bearings

Pass 16 May 2013 47,243 miles
Pass 15 May 2012 46,182 miles
Pass 9 May 2011 43,898 miles
Pass 11 May 2010 41,009 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

near side rear axle/suspension rubber bush weakend (vehicle leans severely to the nearside)

offside rear bump stop missing

offside washer slightly blocked

Pass 16 May 2009 32,818 miles
Pass 10 May 2008 26,985 miles
Pass 19 May 2007 18,939 miles
Pass 19 May 2006 13,344 miles

How Reliable is the Fiat Swift?

Based on 43,163 MOT tests across 7,601 vehicles.

90.3%
Pass Rate
2,065
Miles/Year
12
Year Lifespan
7,601
On UK Roads
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R657 OCH is a 1997 Fiat Swift in White with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 1997 Fiat Swift models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.2% with a typical mileage of 65,557 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The Fiat Swift typically stays on UK roads for around 12 years. At 29 years old, this Fiat Swift is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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R657 OCH is a 1997 Fiat Swift, first registered on 13 August 1997.

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