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R791 NNJ

1997 Suzuki Swift

Red Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

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

Mileage

90,342 mi
Last recorded90,342 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2010
Typical for 1997 Suzuki Swift58,844 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR791 NNJ
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2010 90,342 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2010 90,342 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Fail 15 Oct 2009 75,935 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

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

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

both off side tyres cracked

Pass 15 Oct 2009 75,935 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

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

both off side tyres cracked

Pass 18 Oct 2008 71,751 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

front brake discs worn

outer cv joints worn

Pass 22 Oct 2007 66,842 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

both front and near side rear tyres perished

both front brakes rubbing slightly

off side rear tyre perished and cracked

Fail 22 Oct 2007 66,842 miles

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

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

both front and near side rear tyres perished

both front brakes rubbing slightly

off side rear tyre perished and cracked

Pass 7 Oct 2006 60,128 miles

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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R791 NNJ is a 1997 Suzuki Swift in Red with a 1,298cc 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 R791 NNJ, 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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R791 NNJ is a 1997 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 24 September 1997.

Is R791 NNJ safe to buy?

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