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R959 ULX

1997 Suzuki Swift

Blue Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Dec 2026
Tests22 (21 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.5%

Mileage

80,461 mi
Last recorded80,461 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2025
Typical for 1997 Suzuki Swift58,844 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR959 ULX
MakeSuzuki
ModelSwift
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

21 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Dec 2025 80,461 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2024 79,871 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2023 79,130 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2022 78,118 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Oct 2021 76,951 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2020 76,145 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on limits (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on limits (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 31 Oct 2019 75,436 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2018 74,632 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2017 73,656 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2016 71,364 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2015 68,604 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2014 65,961 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2013 63,205 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2012 60,480 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2011 57,566 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2010 54,908 miles

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

Pass 10 Oct 2009 52,005 miles

rear exhaust joint heavily corroded slight leak

Pass 19 Oct 2008 49,037 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Fail 18 Oct 2008 49,029 miles

rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 18 Oct 2007 46,083 miles

imbalance in front brakes

Pass 6 Oct 2006 42,643 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2005 38,929 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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R959 ULX is a 1997 Suzuki Swift in Blue with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.5%.

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 R959 ULX, 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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What year was R959 ULX registered?

R959 ULX is a 1997 Suzuki Swift, first registered on 10 November 1997.

Is R959 ULX safe to buy?

The MOT history for R959 ULX shows 22 tests with a 95.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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