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R92 FFR

1997 Suzuki Swift

Red Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 May 2011
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

84,378 mi
Last recorded84,378 miles
Recorded on19 May 2010
Typical for 1997 Suzuki Swift58,844 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR92 FFR
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 May 2010 84,378 miles
Fail 17 May 2010 84,376 miles

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

Nearside Front Body has a projection caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Body has a projection caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Body has a projection caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Offside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 16 Oct 2008 80,303 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2007 73,987 miles

n/s and o/s front chassis legs corrodded arouned lower arm mounts

n/s and o/s rear brake hose ends corrodded

n/s and o/s rear lower arms corrodded

Fail 30 Oct 2007 73,976 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

n/s and o/s rear lower arms very corrodded but not holed

Fail 18 Oct 2007 73,848 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

n/s and o/s rear lower arms very corrodded but not holed

Pass 29 Sep 2006 68,430 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2006 68,307 miles

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

battery corroded

front fog lamp broken near side

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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R92 FFR is a 1997 Suzuki Swift in Red with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 R92 FFR, 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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R92 FFR is a 1997 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 16 August 1997.

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