MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
81,519 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both sides (3.6.B.4e)
underside very dry and scaly advise to wax oil
Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both sides (3.6.B.4e)
underside very dry and scaly advise to wax oil
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.4.A.2c)
Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
exhaust rubbers worn
o/s/f seat belt buckle cover missing
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
exhaust rubbers worn
o/s/f seat belt buckle cover missing
both rear cylinders covered in grease.
brake pipes covered in grease.
cant see front brake pads.
rear arches scabby.
Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)
ALL STEERING / SUSPENSION / BRAKING COMPONANTS ALL BECOMING SURFACE CORRODED
BOTH FRONT TYRES BECOMING PERISHED / STARTING TO WEAR ON EDGES 155 / 70 / 13
EXHAUST BECOMING HEAVLY CORRODED IN PLACES / EXHAUST INTERNALS BECOMING LOOSE IN BACK BOX (WEBBING)
UNDERSIDE / PANELING BECOMING SLIGHTLY ADVANCED IN SURFACE CORROSION / ADVISE TO CLEAN DOWN RE/UNDERSEAL
EXHAUST BECOMING CORRODED IN PLACES / WEAK
TYRES BECOMING CRACKED / PERISHED / OFFSIDE REAR GETTING CLOSE TO LEGAL LIMITS
How Reliable is the Suzuki Swift?
Based on 2,247,517 MOT tests across 189,488 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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R947 VRA is a 1998 Suzuki Swift in White with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.
Across all 1998 Suzuki Swift models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.7% with a typical mileage of 56,826 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 R947 VRA, 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 28 years old, this Suzuki Swift is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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What year was R947 VRA registered?
R947 VRA is a 1998 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 30 April 1998.
Is R947 VRA safe to buy?
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