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R741 ERE

1997 Suzuki Swift

Turquoise Petrol 993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Apr 2016
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

72,342 mi
Last recorded72,342 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2015
Typical for 1997 Suzuki Swift58,844 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR741 ERE
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year1997
ColourTurquoise
Fuel typePetrol
Engine993cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2015 72,342 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2015 72,340 miles

Nearside Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front Radius arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 Mar 2014 69,335 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2013 65,564 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2013 65,564 miles

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

Pass 19 Mar 2012 62,498 miles

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

Fail 19 Mar 2012 62,496 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Mar 2011 57,872 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2010 53,059 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2009 47,892 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2008 44,029 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2007 39,646 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2006 39,624 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly 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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R741 ERE 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 76.9%.

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 R741 ERE, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was R741 ERE registered?

R741 ERE is a 1997 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 30 September 1997.

Is R741 ERE safe to buy?

The MOT history for R741 ERE shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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