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R731 XAT

1997 Suzuki Swift

Turquoise Petrol 993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Dec 2016
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

44,920 mi
Last recorded44,920 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2015
Typical for 1997 Suzuki Swift58,844 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR731 XAT
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year1997
ColourTurquoise
Fuel typePetrol
Engine993cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2015 44,920 miles

Body has slight corrosion FRONT CROSSMEMBER (6.1.B.2)

Body has slight corrosion FRONT FLOORS (6.1.B.2)

Body has slight corrosion N/S AND O/S OUTER SILLS (6.1.B.2)

Body has slight corrosion SILL BACKS (6.1.B.2)

Brake pipe slightly corroded O/S/F INNER (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 25 Nov 2014 43,026 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2014 43,026 miles

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

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 4 Dec 2013 40,302 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

slight bind front brakes

Pass 3 Nov 2012 37,135 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2012 37,125 miles

Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

SLIGHT BINDING FRONT BRAKES

Pass 19 Nov 2011 33,947 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2010 30,006 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

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

keep eye on front tyres

Fail 7 Oct 2010 29,943 miles

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

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

keep eye on front tyres

Pass 29 Oct 2009 27,363 miles

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

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

Fail 28 Oct 2009 27,363 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Nearside Front An item not tested (Manual)

Nearside Rear An item not tested (Manual)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front An item not tested (Manual)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

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

Pass 4 Jun 2008 27,081 miles

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

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

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

small crack front no plate

Pass 25 May 2007 26,503 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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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R731 XAT is a 1997 Suzuki Swift in Turquoise with a 993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 R731 XAT, 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 R731 XAT registered?

R731 XAT is a 1997 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 17 October 1997.

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