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R841 VKE

1997 Suzuki Swift

Red Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Aug 2012
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

57,472 mi
Last recorded57,472 miles
Recorded on9 Aug 2011
Typical for 1997 Suzuki Swift58,844 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR841 VKE
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Aug 2011 57,472 miles

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

front & rear coil springs corroded

n/s & o/s w/bone bushes perishing

oil leak (oil filter)

screen scratched zones a&b

Pass 10 Aug 2010 52,826 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

radiator corroded & starting to leak

slight oil leak around steering rack

Fail 10 Aug 2010 52,826 miles

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

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

radiator corroded & starting to leak

slight oil leak around steering rack

Pass 11 Aug 2009 48,016 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2009 48,015 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

rack gaitors showing signs of fluid leakage from rack

Pass 6 Aug 2008 44,054 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2007 40,136 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2007 40,052 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

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

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

nearside rear tyre pressure low

Pass 7 Aug 2006 36,149 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2006 36,149 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

off side front tyre low on tread

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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R841 VKE is a 1997 Suzuki Swift in Red with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 R841 VKE, 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 R841 VKE registered?

R841 VKE is a 1997 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 26 September 1997.

Is R841 VKE safe to buy?

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