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R837 KNL

1997 Suzuki Swift

White Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Mar 2012
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

87,016 mi
Last recorded87,016 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2012
Typical for 1997 Suzuki Swift58,844 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR837 KNL
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Fail 28 Mar 2012 87,016 miles

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Pass 22 Mar 2011 82,315 miles

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

Fail 18 Mar 2011 82,315 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Rear Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

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

Fail 19 Mar 2010 77,096 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.E.2b)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.E.2b)

Pass 19 Mar 2010 77,096 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2009 70,775 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2009 70,775 miles

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

Fail 19 Mar 2008 65,405 miles

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

Pass 19 Mar 2008 65,405 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2007 59,632 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Mar 2006 54,708 miles

ALL THE METAL BRAKE PIPES AT THE REAR OF VEHICLE ARE CORRODED. †EXHAUST CENTRE JOINT IS LEAKING. †FRONT NUMBER PLATE IS CRACKED.

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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R837 KNL is a 1997 Suzuki Swift in White with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 R837 KNL, 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 R837 KNL registered?

R837 KNL is a 1997 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 18 October 1997.

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