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R867 LHC

1997 Suzuki Swift

White Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Feb 2013
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

63,718 mi
Last recorded63,718 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2012
Typical for 1997 Suzuki Swift58,844 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR867 LHC
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2012 63,718 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2012 63,675 miles

Centre Stop lamp insecure (1.2.1a)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Pass 23 Feb 2011 46,362 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Jan 2010 38,652 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

radiator weak and leaking slightly

Pass 23 Jan 2009 35,454 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2008 33,472 miles

both front lower wishbone inner,rear bushes deteriorated

childs seat fitted to nearside rear seat at time of test

front exhaust system deteriorated

number plate lamps dim and on limits

slight exhaust blow at front and on limits

some dampness around steering rack on limits

Fail 29 Jan 2008 33,470 miles

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

both front lower wishbone inner,rear bushes deteriorated

childs seat fitted to nearside rear seat at time of test

number plate lamps dim and on limits

slight exhaust blow at front and on limits

some dampness around steering rack on limits

Pass 29 Jan 2007 31,627 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

near side front wiper rubber split at end

Pass 10 Feb 2006 29,708 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2006 29,636 miles

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

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

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

emissions not tested due to exhaust blow

n/s door mirror loose

n/s/r seatbelt not tested due to baby seat fitted

rear tyres cracking all over

slight play in n/s steering arm

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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R867 LHC is a 1997 Suzuki Swift in White with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 R867 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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R867 LHC is a 1997 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 11 October 1997.

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