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R755 ERE

1997 Suzuki Swift

White Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Feb 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

92,517 mi
Last recorded92,517 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2009
Typical for 1997 Suzuki Swift58,844 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR755 ERE
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2009 92,517 miles

o/s/f outer drive boot perishing

some brake pipes showing signs of corrosion

some signs of body corrosion underneath

Pass 4 Feb 2008 87,338 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2008 87,338 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

Nearside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

Offside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Offside Windscreen washer control missing (8.2.1a)

Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

brake pipes heavily greased and showing signs of corrosion inplaces

signs of body corrosion underneath

Pass 27 Jan 2007 79,508 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2007 79,338 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 27 Jan 2006 71,306 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2006 71,305 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

exhaust system has slight leaks!

rear lights have water ingress in lenses!

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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R755 ERE is a 1997 Suzuki Swift in White with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 R755 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.

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What year was R755 ERE registered?

R755 ERE is a 1997 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 11 September 1997.

Is R755 ERE safe to buy?

The MOT history for R755 ERE shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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