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R941 HKN

1997 Suzuki Swift

White Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Nov 2014
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

75,413 mi
Last recorded75,413 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2013
Typical for 1997 Suzuki Swift58,844 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR941 HKN
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2013 75,413 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2013 75,408 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Inner Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Fail 22 Oct 2012 74,390 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Oil leak

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

the front brake discs appear worn

Pass 22 Oct 2012 74,390 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Oil leak

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

the front brake discs appear worn

Pass 31 Oct 2011 75,348 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2010 66,754 miles

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 4 Dec 2009 62,514 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2009 62,513 miles

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 12 Nov 2008 60,612 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2008 60,521 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

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

Nearside Inner Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Inner Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 6 Nov 2007 56,940 miles

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

Pass 30 Oct 2006 53,729 miles

Nearside Inner Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 7 Nov 2005 50,676 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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R941 HKN is a 1997 Suzuki Swift in White with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 R941 HKN, 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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R941 HKN is a 1997 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 10 December 1997.

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