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R719 DYJ

1997 Suzuki Swift

White Petrol 993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Oct 2011
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

14,967 mi
Last recorded14,967 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2010
Typical for 1997 Suzuki Swift58,844 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR719 DYJ
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine993cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2010 14,967 miles

both rear tyres worn on edges requireplacement

front brake discs corroded

oil leak

Fail 21 Oct 2010 14,967 miles

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

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

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

both rear tyres worn on edges requireplacement

front brake discs corroded

oil leak

Pass 6 Oct 2009 7,338 miles

front to rear brake pipes are starting to corrode

slight play nearside inner end of steering rack

Pass 26 Sep 2008 99,696 miles

Coolant leak

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

Oil leak

Fail 18 Sep 2008 99,688 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has excessive play in a universal joint (2.4.G.4b)

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Coolant leak

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

Oil leak

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 14 Sep 2007 80,412 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2007 80,408 miles

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

chips to screen

Pass 5 Apr 2006 71,846 miles

Nearside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

corrosion on rear of upper front to rear metal brake pipe

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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R719 DYJ is a 1997 Suzuki Swift in White with a 993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 R719 DYJ, 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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R719 DYJ is a 1997 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 3 October 1997.

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