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R952 VNO

1997 Suzuki Swift

White Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Apr 2010
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

43,993 mi
Last recorded43,993 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2009
Typical for 1997 Suzuki Swift58,844 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR952 VNO
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2009 43,993 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2009 43,993 miles

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

Pass 17 Apr 2008 42,727 miles

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

Pass 2 Aug 2006 38,854 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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R952 VNO is a 1997 Suzuki Swift in White with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 R952 VNO, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was R952 VNO registered?

R952 VNO is a 1997 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 22 August 1997.

Is R952 VNO safe to buy?

The MOT history for R952 VNO shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does R952 VNO have outstanding finance?

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