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R853 LHC

1997 Suzuki Swift

Purple Petrol 993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jul 2019
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

72,954 mi
Last recorded72,954 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2018
Typical for 1997 Suzuki Swift58,844 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR853 LHC
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year1997
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine993cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2018 72,954 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

all suspension very corroded

Pass 23 May 2017 70,780 miles

Front discs worn

rear wishbone front most bushes, poor

some corrosion too inner sills and front floors

Fail 17 May 2017 70,759 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Front discs worn

rear wishbone front most bushes, poor

some corrosion too inner sills and front floors

Pass 14 Jun 2016 64,337 miles

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

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

Slight corrosion and some surface corrosion too underside

Fail 13 Jun 2016 64,337 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Slight corrosion and some surface corrosion too underside

Pass 8 Jun 2015 63,400 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2014 62,467 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2014 62,467 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means (7.2.4b)

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

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

Pass 25 Jun 2013 59,476 miles

nearside rear tyre worn on outer edge

nearside rear wheel bearing noisey

Pass 27 Jun 2012
Fail 20 Jun 2012 55,840 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b) DANGEROUS

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

offside rear brake binding slightly

Pass 28 Jun 2011 54,594 miles

some corrosion to offside & nearside front floor pans within 30cm of suspension arm mountings

Fail 27 Jun 2011 54,594 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

some corrosion to offside & nearside front floor pans within 30cm of suspension arm mountings

Pass 13 Jul 2010 53,117 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2009 51,542 miles

some corrosion to offside & nearside front floor pans near lower suspension arm mountings

Fail 6 Jul 2009 51,542 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

some corrosion to offside & nearside front floor pans near lower suspension arm mountings

Pass 14 Jul 2008 49,623 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2007 47,367 miles

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

Pass 19 Jul 2006 45,414 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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R853 LHC is a 1997 Suzuki Swift in Purple with a 993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 R853 LHC, 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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R853 LHC is a 1997 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 20 November 1997.

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