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R851 ENY

1997 Suzuki Swift

Red Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Aug 2011
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

28,621 mi
Last recorded28,621 miles
Recorded on17 Aug 2010
Typical for 1997 Suzuki Swift58,844 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR851 ENY
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Aug 2010 28,621 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

bulk head rusting on seam

front brake discs rusting and worn

front cross member rusty

nearside rear tyre starting to wear on outer edge

offside front and nearside front chassis by lower arm mounts rusty

offside rear tyre wall showing signs of being run low on preasure

rear lower arms rusty

slight binding from rear brakes

Pass 31 Jul 2009 23,530 miles

battery insecure

front brake imbalance 21%

Fail 28 Jul 2009 23,454 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

battery insecure

front brake imbalance 21%

Pass 25 Jul 2008 18,014 miles

Battery insecure

exhaust rattle

offside and nearside front tyres sidewalls starting to perish

rear wiper blade worn

Pass 6 Jul 2007 10,451 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2006 10,387 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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R851 ENY is a 1997 Suzuki Swift in Red with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 R851 ENY, 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 R851 ENY registered?

R851 ENY is a 1997 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 10 December 1997.

Is R851 ENY safe to buy?

The MOT history for R851 ENY shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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